Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Ethio-Semitic

Language: Amharic - (amh)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Canada

Also found in: Djibouti; Egypt; Ethiopia; Germany; United States

Population: 14,000

Global Population: 35,528,150

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Amhara of Canada, numbering 14,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Ethio-Semitic people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 35,528,150 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Amharic. The primary religion practiced by the Amhara is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available