Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Atlantic

Language: Balanta - (ble)

Alternate Name(s): Fora, Alante

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Cabo Verde

Also found in: Canada; Guinea-Bissau

Population: 58,000

Global Population: 598,090

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Balanta of Cabo Verde, numbering 58,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Atlantic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 598,090 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Balanta. The primary religion practiced by the Balanta is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available