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Maldives

Leader: President Nasheed
Population: 306,000 (few Christians)
Main Religion: Islam
Government: Republic

In these Indian Ocean islands all citizens must be Muslims. No other religion can be practised. This is considered vital in stimulating national unity and maintaining the government's power. Foreigners are allowed to practise their religion in private and are allowed a Bible only for personal use; they cannot gather together for Christian activity. The handful of indigenous Christians are forced to believe in complete secrecy.

Pray

For a spiritual breakthrough in this nation – one of the least evangelised on earth
That Bibles and Christian literature will reach and build up the believers, despite the ban on their import
That the election of a new President (see photo) will bring a new openness to religious liberty.

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