Banda-Bambari, Linda in Central African Republic

The Banda-Bambari, Linda have only been reported in Central African Republic
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

The Banda-Bambari or Banda-Linda as they are also called are situated in the center of the Central African Republic (CAR) right in the center of this huge continent which is large enough to encompass three times the area of the United States including Alaska.

"If someone becomes rich, he will certainly die!" This is a common belief among the Banda-Linda people of the CAR. Perhaps it is a justification for the bitter poverty they endure despite discovery of gold in their area. Most income generating activities are controlled by outsiders who come to set up trade in the area.

Ancestors of the Banda-Linda came to CAR from Sudan. Today their descendants survive by raising small gardens to feed their families. Most people plant manioc, peanuts and corn. They also raise goats and poultry. If they have more than their families need, farmers sell the surplus which enables them to purchase other goods.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Missionaries introduced the Banda-Linda to Christ in the 1920s. Today, about one-quarter of the population claims faith in Christ. Unfortunately, more than half of those who claim Christianity simply add that profession to well-established African traditional beliefs which include practices counter to God's Word. Committed Christians, however, seek reconciliation rather than retribution through revenge or ritualistic practices. They also avoid using fetishes to protect their fields, trusting God will provide for their needs. Another major religion, Islam, is strong in the Banda-Linda region, attracting about 75 percent of the population. The followers have little understanding of what they espouse; most combine that major religion with long-standing traditional practices.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Banda-Bambari, Linda in Central African Republic.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Banda-Bambari, Linda
People Name in Country Banda-Bambari, Linda
Alternate Names Bamba Bambari; Banda-Bambari; Linda
Population this Country 298,000
Population all Countries 298,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 10639
ROP3 Code 100955
ROP25 Code 300802
ROP25 Name Banda (Adamawa)
Country Central African Republic
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank 28  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Ouaka prefecture: Bambari, Ippy, Grimari, and Bakala subprefectures; Basse-Kotto prefecture: Alindao and Mingala subprefectures; Haute-Kotto prefecture: Bria subprefecture.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Central African Republic
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank 28  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Ouaka prefecture: Bambari, Ippy, Grimari, and Bakala subprefectures; Basse-Kotto prefecture: Alindao and Mingala subprefectures; Haute-Kotto prefecture: Bria subprefecture..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 5.00 %)
25.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
75.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Banda-Bambari
Language Code liy   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Banda-Bambari
Language Code liy   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Banda-Bambari

Primary Language:  Banda-Bambari

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2012)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Banda-Bambari Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Profile Source Anonymous 
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