The name Khalka means "shield." The region of northern Mongolia has been called the shield since the sixteenth century. The Khalka language is largely intelligible with the standard spoken by most Mongols in China. Speakers from the two countries have little trouble understanding each other; however, one linguist points out that the two languages "have important phonological and loan differences."
The Khalka keep "carefully preserved genealogies to prove they are descendants of Genghis Khan." For centuries they were ruled by a hereditary line of nobles and princes, until they were stripped of power by the Mongolian and Chinese Communist governments this century. Not all of them in Japan are aware of their ancient conquests.
The Khalka Mongols are mainly in China and Mongolia, but there is a small diaspora elsewhere. One of their locations is Japan.
Most likely, the Mongols in Japan take up low paying jobs. They hope to earn money to either send or take back to Mongolia. They have a small population in that country.
Most of the Khalka Mongols follow Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Lamaism. In Japan, some are secular.
Khalka Mongols who have migrated to Japan probably need job training.
Pray that the Khalka Mongol people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings.
Pray for workers who will share the good news and tell the Mongols how to follow the Lord.
Pray for a movement to Christ among all the Khalka Mongol peoples everywhere.
Scripture Prayers for the Mongol, Khalka in Japan.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mongol, Khalka |
People Name in Country | Mongol, Khalka |
Natural Name | Khalka Mongol |
Pronunciation |
HAHL-ka MAHNG-goal
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Alternate Names | Bait; Bayad; Bayit; Hahl Mongol; Hanl; Khalka; Khalkha Mongol; Meng Zu; Menggu; Mongolian; Oirat; Southeastern Mongolian; Western Mongul |
Population this Country | 4,400 |
Population all Countries | 2,551,000 |
Total Countries | 12 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 18605 |
ROP3 Code | 114225 |
ROP25 Code | 305580 |
ROP25 Name | Mongol (Mongolian) |
Country | Japan | ||
Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Japan |
Region | Asia, Northeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
35.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.50 %) |
1.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
38.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
26.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mongolian, Halh (4,400 speakers) |
Language Code | khk Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mongolian, Halh (4,400 speakers) |
Language Code | khk Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mongolian, Halh |
Primary Language: Mongolian, Halh
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1979-1991) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1990) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2003-2017) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | gradlon - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |