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Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic
Republica Dominican
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 48,443 sq km
The eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, shared with Haiti.
Population: 10,225,482 Annual Growth: 1.41%
Capital: Santo Domingo
Urbanites: 70.5%
HDI Rank: 90 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 18 (11% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Spanish Languages: 8 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 9,647,742 | 94.35 | 1.3 |
| Evangelicals | 931,234 | 9.1 | 2.8 |
Challenges for Prayer
Catholicism has held sway since the arrival of the Spanish and their “converted” slaves. Unfortunately, nearly half of those who call themselves Catholic are not active in their faith. Up to 25% of those claimed by the Catholic Church declare themselves to have no religion. Many who are active practice a dangerous blend of Christianity and Afro-Spiritism, influenced by Cuban santeria and Haitian voodoo. The influence of the Catholic Church was such that, in the past, becoming a Protestant meant disapproval and ostracism. Pray for widespread renewal and awakening among Catholics to the power of Scripture and the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the faithful who continue to follow Jesus within Catholicism.
For an additional 6 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Dominican Republic.
