Miskito in Nicaragua
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Miskito Creoles (MC 's) descended from Amerindians and African slaves who were shipwrecked on the eastern side of what is now Nicaragua. Most Miskitos live in the southern part of the now autonomous eastern region. Gordon (1978) says that for MCs language maintenance is the single most important factor in MC identity. MC is the second language of most Miskito's and some Ladinos (Holm 1989). Several MC communities are very isolated with little outside contact. MC is used in homes, Creole neighborhoods, churches, and some workplaces. Most desire an MC N.T. translation. But unless there is some united effort and institutional support of MC language maintenance and development, they may lost their language.
Scripture Prayers for the Miskito in Nicaragua.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| People Name General | Miskito |
| People Name in Country | Miskito |
| Alternate Names | Misquito; Mosquito; Nicaraguan Black |
| Population this Country | 157,000 |
| Population all Countries | 249,000 |
| Total Countries | 2 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 4 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 13739 |
| ROP3 Code | 106671 |
| ROP25 Code | 305502 |
| ROP25 Name | Miskito |
| 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 | Jinotega, Atlántico Norte and Atlántico Sur departments; Bihmuna, Bocana de Paiwas, Bonanza, Karawala, Leimus, Prinzapolka, Puerto Cabeza city, Rosita, San Carlos (Río Coco), Sangnilaya, Sisin, Siuna, Tronquera, Wasla, Waspam; Río Coco area and Pearl lagoon to Black river coast and lowlands. 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 | Jinotega, Atlántico Norte and Atlántico Sur departments; Bihmuna, Bocana de Paiwas, Bonanza, Karawala, Leimus, Prinzapolka, Puerto Cabeza city, Rosita, San Carlos (Río Coco), Sangnilaya, Sisin, Siuna, Tronquera, Wasla, Waspam; Río Coco area and Pearl lagoon to Black river coast and lowlands.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 4.00 %) |
90.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
5.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Miskito (157,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | miq Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Miskito (157,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | miq Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Miskito |
Primary Language: Miskito
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1889-1958) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1905-1975) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1999-2010) |
| FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
| YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Photo Source | Jim Palmer |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
