Rama in Nicaragua

The Rama have only been reported in Nicaragua
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
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Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Rama are a tribe living on the southeast coast of Nicaragua. Most speak Spanish. The tribal elders are the only ones who speak their native language Rama.


Where Are they Located?

They live south of Bluefields, the capital of the South Caribbean Autonomous Region on the southeast coast of Nicaragua. Most live on the island of Rama Cay.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Farming and fishing is their main source of food. They live in hut-styled homes.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The majority are affiliated with the Moravian Church, though they may still largely follow traditional beliefs as well.


Prayer Points

Pray they would be open to the gospel and put their hope entirely in Jesus as their Savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Rama in Nicaragua.


References

Some information from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama_people


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Rama
People Name in Country Rama
Alternate Names Ramaquie
Population this Country 5,500
Population all Countries 5,500
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14516
ROP3 Code 108286
ROP25 Code 306924
ROP25 Name Rama
Country Nicaragua
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 30  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Atlántico Sur department: Rama Cay, 30-mile radius.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Nicaragua
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 30  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Atlántico Sur department: Rama Cay, 30-mile radius..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.50 %)
85.00 %
Ethnic Religions
10.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
5.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %

Primary Language:  Nicaragua English Creole

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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