Eighty-two islands, strung like pearls across 800 miles of the south Pacific, comprise Vanuatu. Most of the atolls of this nation, located 1,100 miles east of Australia, are volcanic, with high mountains and rich soil.
Two legends demonstrate how traditional religion weaves together the basic worldview in Vanuatu. In one, on the Banks Islands of Vanuatu, Qat, a creator god, hero and the first being, formed the islands and filled them with trees, animals and plants. Then, carving dolls from wood and dancing and singing them into life, he made humans and created day and night so they could work and then sleep.
In another legend, a creator god sprinkled the ground with his own blood and made twin brothers, To-Kabinana and To-Karvuvu, in the islands of Vanuatu and New Britain. Becoming a creator hero, To- Kabinana produced many good things, while his brother brought evil and troubles to the world.
Most North Efate revere many deities and adhere to strict rituals to maintain life's balance. Christians show their faith through church attendance. Anyone inactive in church risks being accused of sorcery.
Between volcanic mountains, farmers raise livestock and cultivate enough vegetables and fruit to feed their families. In addition to farming, many fish and others make a livelihood in tourism.
Scripture Prayers for the Efate, Northern in Vanuatu.
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People Name General | Efate, Northern |
People Name in Country | Efate, Northern |
Natural Name | Northern Efate |
Population this Country | 14,000 |
Population all Countries | 14,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | North Efate Ngunese |
People ID | 14016 |
ROP3 Code | 107441 |
Country | Vanuatu | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Oceania | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Shefa province: north Efate island, Nguna, Tongoa, and several smaller islands, southeast Epi. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Vanuatu |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Oceania |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Shefa province: north Efate island, Nguna, Tongoa, and several smaller islands, southeast Epi.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 45.00 %) |
92.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
8.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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Primary Language | Efate, North (14,000 speakers) |
Language Code | llp Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Efate, North (14,000 speakers) |
Language Code | llp Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Efate, North |
Primary Language: Efate, North
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1875-1892) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1912) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1908-1972) |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Efate, North | Jesus Film Project |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Efate, North | YouVersion Bibles |