TAI KHAMTI OF MYANMAR
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Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Shan
Language: Khamti - (kht)
Alternative Name(s): Khamti Shan, Khampti
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada
Country: Myanmar
Population: 200,000
Global Population: 200,000
Progress of the Gospel: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Tai Khamti of Myanmar have a population of 200,000. They are part of the Shan people cluster. This people group is found only in Myanmar. Their primary language is Khamti - (kht). The primary religion practiced by the Tai Khamti is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism. Their GSEC status is 2, which means this people group is less than 2% evangelical but there has been initial or concentrated church planting among them within the past two years.
Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Shan
Language: Khamti - (kht)
Alternative Name(s): Khamti Shan, Khampti
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada
Country: Myanmar
Population: 200,000
Global Population: 200,000
Progress of the Gospel: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Tai Khamti of Myanmar have a population of 200,000. They are part of the Shan people cluster. This people group is found only in Myanmar. Their primary language is Khamti - (kht). The primary religion practiced by the Tai Khamti is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism. Their GSEC status is 2, which means this people group is less than 2% evangelical but there has been initial or concentrated church planting among them within the past two years.
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