When I talk to people about South Africa I get many questions. They range from what does a missionary do, to questions about the country itself. In the next few updates I want to give a brief description about the continent of Africa, the country of South Africa, as well as Port Elizabeth (P.E.), the city in which we will be training.
-Africa -
- The population is 1.1 Billion and accounts for %14 of the entire worlds population.
- The largest country is Algeria with 39 Million people, who are 99% muslim.
- The largest religion in Africa is Islam, with Christianity being the second largest.
- The most widely spoken language is Arabic, followed by English.
- Africa has the Worlds longest river (Nile) as well as the largest desert (Sahara)
- Almost 40% of all adults in Africa are illiterate.
- 25 Million people are HIV-positive.
- Around 90% of all cases of Malaria occur in Africa.
- Nearly 51% of the African population is Muslim.
As you can see Africa is in great need of the Gospel. The continent is in need of prayer.
With Islam being so prevalent in North Africa, and poverty even more prevalent in middle and west Africa, it makes Southern Africa so interesting and different.
Will you pray for Africa?
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