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FIFA Soccer World Cup. Praying for the nations visiting South Africa. ALGERIA. DID YOU KNOW? Population - 34,178,188 (July 2009 est.) Languages: Arabic (Official), French, Berber dialects Religions: 99%-Sunni Muslim (state religion), 1%-Christian and Jewish SCRIPTURE: Isa.65:1. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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ALGERIAALGERIA

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?• Population - 34,178,188 (July 2009 est.) Population - 34,178,188 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Arabic (Official), French, Berber Languages: Arabic (Official), French, Berber

dialects dialects • Religions: 99%-Sunni Muslim (state religion), 1%-Religions: 99%-Sunni Muslim (state religion), 1%-

Christian and Jewish Christian and Jewish

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Isa.65:1.Isa.65:1. PRAYER: PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we ask that You will Heavenly Father, we ask that You will

reveal Your Son, Jesus Christ, to all Algerian visitors to reveal Your Son, Jesus Christ, to all Algerian visitors to South Africa. We pray that You will reveal Your love to South Africa. We pray that You will reveal Your love to

them.them.

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ARGENTINIAARGENTINIA

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?• Population - 40,913,584 (July 2009 est.)Population - 40,913,584 (July 2009 est.)• Languages: Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, Languages: Spanish (official), Italian, English, German,

FrenchFrench• Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 92% (less than Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 92% (less than

20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Jn. 14:6Jn. 14:6 PRAYER: PRAYER: Great I Am, we ask that You will reveal Great I Am, we ask that You will reveal

Jesus as the Way to all Argentinean visitors coming Jesus as the Way to all Argentinean visitors coming to South Africa. We pray that the eyes of their hearts to South Africa. We pray that the eyes of their hearts will be opened to receive You. will be opened to receive You.

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AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIA DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?

• Population: 21,262,641 (July 2009 est.) Population: 21,262,641 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: English 78.5%, Chinese 2.5%, Italian Languages: English 78.5%, Chinese 2.5%, Italian

1.6%, Greek 1.3%, Arabic 1.2%, Vietnamese 1%, 1.6%, Greek 1.3%, Arabic 1.2%, Vietnamese 1%, other 8.2%, unspecified 5.7% (2006 Census)other 8.2%, unspecified 5.7% (2006 Census)

• Religions: Catholic 25.8%, Anglican 18.7%, Religions: Catholic 25.8%, Anglican 18.7%, Uniting Church 5.7%, Presbyterian and Reformed Uniting Church 5.7%, Presbyterian and Reformed 3%, Eastern Orthodox 2.7%, other Christian 3%, Eastern Orthodox 2.7%, other Christian 7.9%, Buddhist 2.1%, Muslim 1.7%, other 2.4%, 7.9%, Buddhist 2.1%, Muslim 1.7%, other 2.4%, unspecified 11.3%, none 18.7% (2006 Census)unspecified 11.3%, none 18.7% (2006 Census)

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Phil. 1:9 -11Phil. 1:9 -11 PRAYER: PRAYER: Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask for Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask for

Your love to abound in the heart of every Australian Your love to abound in the heart of every Australian visitor. We pray that they will be filled with the fruits visitor. We pray that they will be filled with the fruits of righteousness. of righteousness.

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BRAZILBRAZIL DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW?

• Population: 198,739,269 Population: 198,739,269 • Languages: Portuguese (official and most widely spoken Languages: Portuguese (official and most widely spoken

language); note - less common languages include language); note - less common languages include Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Japanese, English, and a large number of minor Japanese, English, and a large number of minor Amerindian languagesAmerindian languages

• Religions: Roman Catholic (nominal) 73.6%, Protestant Religions: Roman Catholic (nominal) 73.6%, Protestant 15.4%, Spiritualist 1.3%, Bantu/voodoo 0.3%, other 1.8%, 15.4%, Spiritualist 1.3%, Bantu/voodoo 0.3%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.2%, none 7.4% (2000 census)unspecified 0.2%, none 7.4% (2000 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: 1 Cor.1:4-81 Cor.1:4-8 PRAYER:PRAYER: All-Sufficient God, we ask in the name of All-Sufficient God, we ask in the name of

Jesus that all the Brazilian visitors coming to South Jesus that all the Brazilian visitors coming to South Africa will be enriched with the supernatural gifts of the Africa will be enriched with the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit that lead unto righteousness.Holy Spirit that lead unto righteousness.

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CAMEROONCAMEROON

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 18,879,301 Population: 18,879,301 • Languages: 24 major African language groups, English Languages: 24 major African language groups, English

(official), French (official)(official), French (official)• Religions: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Religions: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%,

Muslim 20%Muslim 20%

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: 2 Thess.3:1-52 Thess.3:1-5 PRAYER:PRAYER: Lord, we ask in the name of Jesus that Your Lord, we ask in the name of Jesus that Your

word will penetrate the hearts of Cameroonian visitors on word will penetrate the hearts of Cameroonian visitors on our soil. Direct their hearts into the love of God and into the our soil. Direct their hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. patience of Christ.

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CHILECHILE

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population:16,601,707 (July 2009 est.) Population:16,601,707 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Spanish (official), Mapudungun, German, Languages: Spanish (official), Mapudungun, German,

EnglishEnglish• Religions: Roman Catholic 70%, Evangelical 15.1%, Religions: Roman Catholic 70%, Evangelical 15.1%,

Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 1%, other 4.6%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 1%, other 4.6%, none 8.3% (2002 census)none 8.3% (2002 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Eph. 1:17-19Eph. 1:17-19 PRAYER:PRAYER: Father of glory, we ask You to grant Your Father of glory, we ask You to grant Your

Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of who Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of who You are to every Chilean visitor in our nation. We pray You are to every Chilean visitor in our nation. We pray that they will know the hope of your calling and the that they will know the hope of your calling and the greatness of Your power toward us. greatness of Your power toward us.

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Côte d’IvoireCôte d’Ivoire

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? • Population:20,617,068 Population:20,617,068 • Languages: French (official), 60 native Languages: French (official), 60 native

dialects dialects with Dioula the most widely spokenwith Dioula the most widely spoken• Religions: Muslim 38.6%, Christian 32.8%, Religions: Muslim 38.6%, Christian 32.8%,

indigenous 11.9%, none 16.7% (2008 est.)indigenous 11.9%, none 16.7% (2008 est.)• note:note: the majority of foreigners (migratory the majority of foreigners (migratory

workers) workers) are Muslim (70%) and Christian are Muslim (70%) and Christian (20%)(20%)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Jn. 3:16Jn. 3:16 PRAYER:PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we ask that Your love be Heavenly Father, we ask that Your love be

revealed to the visitors from Côte d’Ivoire. We ask that revealed to the visitors from Côte d’Ivoire. We ask that they will experience the life of abundance that can they will experience the life of abundance that can only be found in You. only be found in You.

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DENMARKDENMARK DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW?

• Population: 5,500,510 (July 2009 est.) Population: 5,500,510 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit Languages: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit

dialect), German (small minority)dialect), German (small minority)• note:note: English is the predominant second language English is the predominant second language• Religions: Evangelical Lutheran 95%, other Religions: Evangelical Lutheran 95%, other

Christian (includes Protestant and Roman Catholic) Christian (includes Protestant and Roman Catholic) 3%, Muslim 2%3%, Muslim 2%

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Col. 1:9-12 Col. 1:9-12 PRAYER: PRAYER: Sovereign Lord, we ask that all Danes Sovereign Lord, we ask that all Danes

visiting South Africa will be filled with the knowledge of visiting South Africa will be filled with the knowledge of You in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. You in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

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ENGLANDENGLAND

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population:49,138,831 Population:49,138,831 • Languages: > 70% EnglishLanguages: > 70% English• Religions: Christian: 71.75%, No religion: 14.81%, Religions: Christian: 71.75%, No religion: 14.81%,

Not stated: 7.71%, Muslim: 2.97%, Hindu: 1.06%, Not stated: 7.71%, Muslim: 2.97%, Hindu: 1.06%, Sikh: 0.63%,Jewish: 0.5%, Other: 0.29%, Sikh: 0.63%,Jewish: 0.5%, Other: 0.29%, Buddhist: 0.28%Buddhist: 0.28%

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Ps. 27:4Ps. 27:4 PRAYER:PRAYER: Adorable One, we ask for the English to Adorable One, we ask for the English to

desire You more than anything this world can offer. desire You more than anything this world can offer. We pray that they will seek You and that they will We pray that they will seek You and that they will dwell in Your presence daily.dwell in Your presence daily.

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FRANCEFRANCE

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 64,057,792 Population: 64,057,792 • Languages: French 100%, rapidly declining regional Languages: French 100%, rapidly declining regional

dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish) Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

• Religions: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Religions: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Jn.4:23-24Jn.4:23-24 PRAYER:PRAYER: Ancient of Days, we ask that the French will Ancient of Days, we ask that the French will

worship You in spirit and in truth. We ask that they will worship You in spirit and in truth. We ask that they will experience new ways of expressing their faith through experience new ways of expressing their faith through songs and music while they are visiting South Africa.songs and music while they are visiting South Africa.

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GERMANYGERMANY

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 82,329,758 (July 2009 est.) Population: 82,329,758 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: GermanLanguages: German• Religions: Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Religions: Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%,

Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated or other 28.3%Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated or other 28.3%

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Eph.3:16-19Eph.3:16-19 PRAYER: PRAYER: Loving God, we pray that many Germans Loving God, we pray that many Germans

will commit to you afresh when they visit South Africa. will commit to you afresh when they visit South Africa. We pray that they will be rooted and grounded in love We pray that they will be rooted and grounded in love and be filled with the fullness of God. and be filled with the fullness of God.

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GHANAGHANA DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?

• Population: 23,887,812 Population: 23,887,812 • Languages: Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante Languages: Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante

9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other 36.1% 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other 36.1% (includes English (official)) (2000 census)(includes English (official)) (2000 census)

• Religions: Christian 68.8% Religions: Christian 68.8% (Pentecostal/Charismatic 24.1%, Protestant (Pentecostal/Charismatic 24.1%, Protestant 18.6%, Catholic 15.1%, other 11%), Muslim 18.6%, Catholic 15.1%, other 11%), Muslim 15.9%, traditional 8.5%, other 0.7%, none 6.1% 15.9%, traditional 8.5%, other 0.7%, none 6.1% (2000 census)(2000 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: 1 Pet. 2:9-101 Pet. 2:9-10 PRAYER:PRAYER: Merciful God, we ask that You will draw all Merciful God, we ask that You will draw all

the people from Ghana near unto You. We pray that the people from Ghana near unto You. We pray that unbelievers will be drawn out of darkness into Your unbelievers will be drawn out of darkness into Your light. Reveal Your forgiveness unto them.light. Reveal Your forgiveness unto them.

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GREECEGREECE

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 10,737,428 (July 2009 est.) Population: 10,737,428 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Greek 99% (official), other 1% (includes Languages: Greek 99% (official), other 1% (includes

English and French)English and French)• Religions: Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%Religions: Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Ps.27:1Ps.27:1 PRAYER: PRAYER: Light of our Salvation, we ask that You will Light of our Salvation, we ask that You will

reveal Yourself unto the Greek. We pray that they will reveal Yourself unto the Greek. We pray that they will see You while they are visiting on African soil. We pray see You while they are visiting on African soil. We pray that they will desire to know You and that they will that they will desire to know You and that they will continually seek Your face. continually seek Your face.

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HONDURASHONDURAS

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 7,833,696 Population: 7,833,696 • Languages: Spanish, Amerindian dialectsLanguages: Spanish, Amerindian dialects• Religions: Roman Catholic 97%, Protestant Religions: Roman Catholic 97%, Protestant

3%3%

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Ps. 21:7Ps. 21:7 PRAYER: PRAYER: O God, we cry out to You to be a banner O God, we cry out to You to be a banner

over our visitors from Honduras. We ask that Your over our visitors from Honduras. We ask that Your name will be like ointment poured out over their lives. name will be like ointment poured out over their lives. We pray for healing and restoration in Jesus’ name. We pray for healing and restoration in Jesus’ name.

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ITALYITALY DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?

• Population:58,126,212 Population:58,126,212 • Languages: Italian (official), German (parts of Languages: Italian (official), German (parts of

Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)

• Religions: Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Religions: Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Jn. 17:17Jn. 17:17 PRAYER: PRAYER: Sovereign Lord, we ask that You will Sovereign Lord, we ask that You will

reveal the truth of Your Word to our Italian visitors. We reveal the truth of Your Word to our Italian visitors. We pray that they will be inspired by Your Word to have a pray that they will be inspired by Your Word to have a growing relationship with Jesus, the only Saviour. growing relationship with Jesus, the only Saviour.

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JAPANJAPAN

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 127,078,679 (July 2009 est.) Population: 127,078,679 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: JapaneseLanguages: Japanese• Religions: Shintoism 83.9%, Buddhism 71.4%, Religions: Shintoism 83.9%, Buddhism 71.4%,

Christianity 2%, other 7.8%Christianity 2%, other 7.8%

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Jer.10:10Jer.10:10 PRAYER: PRAYER: Eternal King, we ask You to come and reign Eternal King, we ask You to come and reign

in the hearts of the Japanese. We pray, by the working in the hearts of the Japanese. We pray, by the working of Your Holy Spirit, that they will open their hearts to of Your Holy Spirit, that they will open their hearts to You while they visit South Africa. You while they visit South Africa.

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NORTH KOREANORTH KOREA

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 22,665,345 (July 2009 est.) Population: 22,665,345 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: KoreanLanguages: Korean• Religions: traditionally Buddhist and Confucianist, Religions: traditionally Buddhist and Confucianist,

some Christian and syncretic Chondogyo (Religion some Christian and syncretic Chondogyo (Religion of the Heavenly Way)of the Heavenly Way)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Jer.32:27Jer.32:27 PRAYER:PRAYER: God of all mankind, we ask that You will God of all mankind, we ask that You will

remember the North Koreans when they enter South remember the North Koreans when they enter South Africa. We ask that You will miraculously reveal Yourself Africa. We ask that You will miraculously reveal Yourself to those who do not know You yet. We pray for miracles, to those who do not know You yet. We pray for miracles, signs and wonders to be revealed to them in Jesus’ signs and wonders to be revealed to them in Jesus’ name.name.

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SOUTH KOREASOUTH KOREA

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 48,508,972 (July 2009 est.) Population: 48,508,972 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Korean, English widely taught in junior high Languages: Korean, English widely taught in junior high

and high schooland high school• Religions: Christian 26.3% (Protestant 19.7%, Roman Religions: Christian 26.3% (Protestant 19.7%, Roman

Catholic 6.6%), Buddhist 23.2%, other or unknown Catholic 6.6%), Buddhist 23.2%, other or unknown 1.3%, none 49.3% (1995 census)1.3%, none 49.3% (1995 census)

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Jer.10:7Jer.10:7 PRAYER: PRAYER: King of Nations, we ask that You will King of Nations, we ask that You will

reveal Your purpose to the South Koreans. We pray reveal Your purpose to the South Koreans. We pray that they will continually grow in their faith. We pray that they will continually grow in their faith. We pray for those who do not know You yet, for eternal for those who do not know You yet, for eternal salvation and abundance of life. salvation and abundance of life.

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MEXICOMEXICO

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 111,211,789 (July 2009 est.) Population: 111,211,789 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and Languages: Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and

indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8% 0.8%, unspecified 0.8%

• Religions: Roman Catholic 76.5%, Protestant Religions: Roman Catholic 76.5%, Protestant 6.3% (Pentecostal 1.4%, Jehovah's Witnesses 6.3% (Pentecostal 1.4%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.1%, other 3.8%), other 0.3%, unspecified 1.1%, other 3.8%), other 0.3%, unspecified 13.8%, none 3.1% (2000 census)13.8%, none 3.1% (2000 census)

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Jer. 3:4Jer. 3:4 PRAYER: PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we pray that You will Heavenly Father, we pray that You will

reveal Yourself as the Only True and Living God to all reveal Yourself as the Only True and Living God to all Mexicans. Mexicans.

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NETHERLANDSNETHERLANDS

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 16,715,999 (July 2009 est.) Population: 16,715,999 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Dutch (official), Frisian (official)Languages: Dutch (official), Frisian (official)• Religions: Roman Catholic 30%, Dutch Reformed Religions: Roman Catholic 30%, Dutch Reformed

11%, Calvinist 6%, other Protestant 3%, Muslim 11%, Calvinist 6%, other Protestant 3%, Muslim 5.8%, other 2.2%, none 42% (2006)5.8%, other 2.2%, none 42% (2006)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Ezek. 36:26-27Ezek. 36:26-27 PRAYER:PRAYER: Upright One, we ask for a widespread Upright One, we ask for a widespread

revelation of who You are in the hearts of the Dutch revelation of who You are in the hearts of the Dutch people. We ask that they will be revived to earnestly people. We ask that they will be revived to earnestly seek You with all of their hearts while they are visiting seek You with all of their hearts while they are visiting South Africa. South Africa.

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NEW ZEALANDNEW ZEALAND

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 4,213,418 (July 2009 est.) Population: 4,213,418 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: English (official), Maori (official), Languages: English (official), Maori (official),

Sign Language (official)Sign Language (official)• Religions: Anglican 14.9%, Roman Catholic Religions: Anglican 14.9%, Roman Catholic

12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, 12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%, Baptist 1.3%, other Christian Pentecostal 1.7%, Baptist 1.3%, other Christian 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified 17.2%, none 26% 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified 17.2%, none 26% (2001 census)(2001 census)

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Ps. 103:8Ps. 103:8 PRAYER:PRAYER: Compassionate Lord, we ask for Your love Compassionate Lord, we ask for Your love

to comfort, restore and renew our visitors from New to comfort, restore and renew our visitors from New Zealand. We ask that they accept Your grace and Zealand. We ask that they accept Your grace and forgiveness and live victoriously.forgiveness and live victoriously.

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NIGERIANIGERIA

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 149,229,090 Population: 149,229,090 • Languages: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous Languages: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous

beliefs 10%beliefs 10%• Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous

beliefs 10%beliefs 10%

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Ps. 10:17Ps. 10:17 PRAYER: PRAYER: O God, You who hear prayer. Thank You for the O God, You who hear prayer. Thank You for the

Nigerians coming to visit our land. We pray that You will Nigerians coming to visit our land. We pray that You will hear their prayers and that You will do justice to the hear their prayers and that You will do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed. fatherless and the oppressed.

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PARAGUAYPARAGUAY

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 6,995,655 (July 2009 est.) Population: 6,995,655 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Spanish (official), Guarani (official)Languages: Spanish (official), Guarani (official)• Religions: Roman Catholic 89.6%, Protestant 6.2%, other Religions: Roman Catholic 89.6%, Protestant 6.2%, other

Christian 1.1%, other or unspecified 1.9%, none 1.1% Christian 1.1%, other or unspecified 1.9%, none 1.1% (2002 census)(2002 census)

SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Php. 2:9-11Php. 2:9-11 PRAYER: PRAYER: Most High God, we pray that every visitor Most High God, we pray that every visitor

on South African soil from Paraguay will bow their knee on South African soil from Paraguay will bow their knee to the lordship of Jesus. Pray that they will respect and to the lordship of Jesus. Pray that they will respect and honour His name. honour His name.

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PORTUGALPORTUGAL

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? • Population:10,707,924 (July 2009 est.) Population:10,707,924 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Portuguese , Mirandese Languages: Portuguese , Mirandese • Religions: Roman Catholic 84.5%, other Religions: Roman Catholic 84.5%, other

Christian 2.2%, other 0.3%, unknown 9%, none Christian 2.2%, other 0.3%, unknown 9%, none 3.9% (2001 census)3.9% (2001 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: 1 Tim. 2:3-61 Tim. 2:3-6 PRAYERPRAYER: : Lord God Almighty, we pray for every Lord God Almighty, we pray for every

Portuguese visitor to South Africa to come to the Portuguese visitor to South Africa to come to the knowledge of the truth. May they acknowledge the knowledge of the truth. May they acknowledge the only one God and one Mediator between God and only one God and one Mediator between God and man. man.

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SERBIASERBIA

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 7,379,339 Population: 7,379,339 • Languages: Serbian 88.3% (official), Hungarian 3.8%, Languages: Serbian 88.3% (official), Hungarian 3.8%,

Bosniak 1.8%, Romany (Gypsy) 1.1%, other 4.1%, Bosniak 1.8%, Romany (Gypsy) 1.1%, other 4.1%, unknown 0.9% (2002 census) unknown 0.9% (2002 census)

• Religions: Serbian Orthodox 85%, Catholic 5.5%, Religions: Serbian Orthodox 85%, Catholic 5.5%, Protestant 1.1%, Muslim 3.2%, unspecified 2.6%, Protestant 1.1%, Muslim 3.2%, unspecified 2.6%, other, unknown, or atheist 2.6% (2002 census)other, unknown, or atheist 2.6% (2002 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Isa. 58:10-12Isa. 58:10-12 PRAYER:PRAYER: Father of mercies, we pray that You will Father of mercies, we pray that You will

satisfy the hungry souls of the Serbians that will satisfy the hungry souls of the Serbians that will enter South Africa. We ask that You will rebuild their enter South Africa. We ask that You will rebuild their lives and that they as a nation will be a praise unto lives and that they as a nation will be a praise unto You in the earth. You in the earth.

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SLOVAKIASLOVAKIA

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 5,463,046 (July 2009 est.) Population: 5,463,046 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Slovak (official) 83.9%, Hungarian 10.7%, Languages: Slovak (official) 83.9%, Hungarian 10.7%,

Roma 1.8%, Ukrainian 1%, other or unspecified 2.6% Roma 1.8%, Ukrainian 1%, other or unspecified 2.6% (2001 census)(2001 census)

• Religions: Roman Catholic 68.9%, Protestant 10.8%, Religions: Roman Catholic 68.9%, Protestant 10.8%, Greek Catholic 4.1%, other or unspecified 3.2%, none Greek Catholic 4.1%, other or unspecified 3.2%, none 13% (2001 census)13% (2001 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Ps. 103:1-5Ps. 103:1-5 PRAYER:PRAYER: Lord, we ask that You will reveal Your Lord, we ask that You will reveal Your

name to the people from Slovakia visiting South name to the people from Slovakia visiting South Africa. We pray that they will bless Your name. May Africa. We pray that they will bless Your name. May they remember your benefits and offer praise and they remember your benefits and offer praise and thanksgiving unto You. thanksgiving unto You.

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SLOVENIASLOVENIA

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 2,005,692 (July 2009 est.) Population: 2,005,692 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Slovenian 91.1%, Serbo-Croatian Languages: Slovenian 91.1%, Serbo-Croatian

4.5%, 4.5%, other or unspecified 4.4% (2002 census)other or unspecified 4.4% (2002 census)• Religions: Catholic 57.8%, Muslim 2.4%, Religions: Catholic 57.8%, Muslim 2.4%,

Orthodox Orthodox 2.3%, other Christian 0.9%, unaffiliated 2.3%, other Christian 0.9%, unaffiliated 3.5%, other 3.5%, other or unspecified 23%, none 10.1% (2002 or unspecified 23%, none 10.1% (2002 census)census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Jn.15:4-7Jn.15:4-7 PRAYER: PRAYER: Father, we ask that the visitors from Father, we ask that the visitors from

Slovenia will come to know Jesus as the True Vine. Slovenia will come to know Jesus as the True Vine. We pray that they will desire a close relationship with We pray that they will desire a close relationship with Jesus, abiding in His truth and living in His love. Jesus, abiding in His truth and living in His love.

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SOUTH AFRICASOUTH AFRICA

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population:49,052,489 Population:49,052,489 • Languages: IsiZulu 23.8%, IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans Languages: IsiZulu 23.8%, IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans

13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, 13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other 7.2% (2001 census)Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other 7.2% (2001 census)

• Religions: Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic Religions: Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, Muslim 1.5%, other Christian 36%, 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, Muslim 1.5%, other Christian 36%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1% (2001 other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1% (2001 census)census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Re.4:1Re.4:1 PRAYER:PRAYER: Almighty God, we ask that all citizens of South Almighty God, we ask that all citizens of South

Africa will hear Your voice, sounding like a trumpet, calling Africa will hear Your voice, sounding like a trumpet, calling them to draw nearer to hear. We pray that every citizen will them to draw nearer to hear. We pray that every citizen will have a intimate relationship with You, acknowledging Jesus have a intimate relationship with You, acknowledging Jesus as Saviour and the working of Your Holy Spirit. as Saviour and the working of Your Holy Spirit.

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SPAINSPAIN

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 40,525,002 (July 2009 est.) Population: 40,525,002 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Languages: Castilian Spanish (official) 74%,

Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%, are Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%, are official regionallyofficial regionally

• Religions: Roman Catholic 94%, other 6%Religions: Roman Catholic 94%, other 6%

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Matt.28:19-20Matt.28:19-20 PRAYER:PRAYER: God, we ask in the name of Jesus that God, we ask in the name of Jesus that

every visitor from Spain will experience the love of every visitor from Spain will experience the love of the Father. We ask that they will be baptized with the Father. We ask that they will be baptized with Your Spirit and that they will obey all Your Your Spirit and that they will obey all Your commandments.commandments.

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SWITZERLANDSWITZERLAND

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 7,604,467 (July 2009 est.) Population: 7,604,467 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: German (official) 63.7%, French (official) Languages: German (official) 63.7%, French (official)

20.4%, Italian (official) 6.5%, Serbo-Croatian 1.5%, 20.4%, Italian (official) 6.5%, Serbo-Croatian 1.5%, Albanian 1.3%, Portuguese 1.2%, Spanish 1.1%, English Albanian 1.3%, Portuguese 1.2%, Spanish 1.1%, English 1%, Romansch (official) 0.5%, other 2.8% (2000 census) 1%, Romansch (official) 0.5%, other 2.8% (2000 census)

• Religions: Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Religions: Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Muslim 4.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, other Muslim 4.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, other 1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1% (2000 census)1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1% (2000 census)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Ac. 2:17Ac. 2:17 PRAYER:PRAYER: Holy and Awesome God, we cry out to You Holy and Awesome God, we cry out to You

to touch our Swiss visitors with the fire of Your Holy to touch our Swiss visitors with the fire of Your Holy Spirit. We ask that young and old will respond to Your Spirit. We ask that young and old will respond to Your call – prophesying to the nations and interpreting Your call – prophesying to the nations and interpreting Your wonders.wonders.

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URUGUAYURUGUAY

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? • Population: 3,494,382 (July 2009 est.) Population: 3,494,382 (July 2009 est.) • Languages: Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero Languages: Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero

(Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)(Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)• Religions: Roman Catholic 47.1%, non-Catholic Religions: Roman Catholic 47.1%, non-Catholic

Christians 11.1%, nondenominational 23.2%, Jewish Christians 11.1%, nondenominational 23.2%, Jewish 0.3%, atheist or agnostic 17.2%, other 1.1% (2006)0.3%, atheist or agnostic 17.2%, other 1.1% (2006)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Isa. 56:1-2Isa. 56:1-2 PRAYER:PRAYER: King of Peace, we ask for Your salvation to King of Peace, we ask for Your salvation to

come to the people from Uruguay. We pray that every come to the people from Uruguay. We pray that every one of them will follow You – keeping justice and one of them will follow You – keeping justice and standing before You in righteousness. standing before You in righteousness.

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USAUSA

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? • Population:307,212,123 (July 2009 est.) Population:307,212,123 (July 2009 est.) • Languages:307,212,123 (July 2009 est.) Languages:307,212,123 (July 2009 est.) • Religions: Protestant 51.3%, Roman Catholic Religions: Protestant 51.3%, Roman Catholic

23.9%, Mormon 1.7%, other Christian 1.6%, 23.9%, Mormon 1.7%, other Christian 1.6%, Jewish 1.7%, Buddhist 0.7%, Muslim 0.6%, other Jewish 1.7%, Buddhist 0.7%, Muslim 0.6%, other or unspecified 2.5%, unaffiliated 12.1%, none or unspecified 2.5%, unaffiliated 12.1%, none 4% (2007 est.)4% (2007 est.)

SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Col.4:3-4Col.4:3-4 PRAYER:PRAYER: Omnipotent God, we ask that Americans Omnipotent God, we ask that Americans

will continue to live out the freedom that they have will continue to live out the freedom that they have in You. We pray that each American will grow into a in You. We pray that each American will grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus while they are visiting deeper relationship with Jesus while they are visiting South Africa. South Africa.

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CIA Factbook CIA Factbook

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