Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Dzongkha - (dzo)

Alternate Name(s): Bhote

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Folk

Country: Nepal

Also found in: Bhutan; India

Population: 32,500

Global Population: 288,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Bhotia of Nepal, numbering 32,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 288,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Dzongkha. The primary religion practiced by the Bhotia is folk Buddhism, a syncretistic blend of traditional Buddhist practices with elements of magic and superstition.

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