There are so many fantastic ideas for Zeah and Mod Reach (plus a few imaginative players) deserve credit for them.
I'm sure I'm not the only paying customer who doesn't want at least one of our two devs tied down into chasing a project that is continually drifting away. First estimates said it would be 2015 and later, 2016. Today we've been told it might be 2017 at the earliest.
Am I the only one who realises this is an unreachable (pun unintended) dream? We are only six months down the road with this content and it's already been pushed back twice.
My suggestion is to instead use these great ideas to open new cities that we are eager to explore as players. Prifddinas could have five elf factions, Menaphos could have a pyramid temple raid dungeon to name but two ways we could have exciting, new content much sooner.
Thanks for reading.
🎵🎶That flowers from the lips of scoundrels🎶🎵
🎵🎶It is a forest so dense and rooted in our past, that it tempts us to become lost in its darkness🎶🎵
Hello everyone, happy monday! So my wonderful wife has got me in a Himalayan mood, so this week we will meet the Tibetans of Tibet China Tibet!! #freetibet
Region: China, Tibetan Plateau
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 53
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Climate: The climate is severely dry nine months of the year, and average annual snowfall is only 46 cm (18 inches), due to the rain shadow effect. Western passes receive small amounts of fresh snow each year but remain traversable all year round. Low temperatures are prevalent throughout these western regions, where bleak desolation is unrelieved by any vegetation bigger than a low bush, and where the wind sweeps unchecked across vast expanses of arid plain. The Indian monsoon exerts some influence on eastern Tibet. Northern Tibet is subject to high temperatures in the summer and intense cold in the winter.
Himalayas, on the southern rim of the Tibetan plateau
Terrain: The geography of Tibet consists of the high mountains, lakes and rivers lying between Central, East and South Asia. Most of Tibet sits atop a geological structure known as the Tibetan Plateau, which includes the Himalaya and many of the highest mountain peaks in the world. Tibet is often called "the roof of the world," comprising tablelands averaging over 4,950 meters above the sea with peaks at 6,000 to 7,500 m, including Mount Everest, on the border with Nepal.
Wildlife of Tibet: The forests of Tibet are home to black bears, red pandas, musk deer, barking deer, and squirrels. Monkeys such as rhesus macaques and langurs live in the warmer forest zones. Tibetan antelopes, gazelles, and kiangs gaze on the grasslands of the Tibetan plateau. There are more than 500 bird species in Tibet. Because of the high altitude and harsh climate, there are few insects in Tibet. Snow leopards are hunted for their fur and the eggs of black-necked cranes have been collected as a delicacy food. Tibet also has a large Yak population.
[Tibetan Yak](https://preview.redd.it/i2no4kd3hh981.png?width=440&format=png&auto=webp&s=31ef1e73642c2f8
... keep reading on reddit ➡Hello everyone, happy Monday! Meet the Yerwa Kanuri of Nigeria
Region: Nigeria - Borno province
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Index Ranking (Urgency): (cant get the website to load, hopefully i can come back and fix it)
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Climate: Borno State is one of the warmest region in Nigeria with an average daily high temperature of 98F. The climate is very warm with an annual average of 98 degrees F, but has few truly tropical and sultry months. It is yearlong warm or hot. Due to the lesser rain the best time for traveling is from October to May. Sometimes humidity is unpleasantly high from June to September. The most rain days occur from from June to September.
Terrain: Nigeria is located in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea.
Borno borders the Republic of Niger to the north, Lake Chad (and the Republic of Chad) to the northeast, and Cameroon to the east; on the south and west it borders the Nigerian states of Adamawa, Gombe, and Yobe. The vegetation in Borno state is mainly of the Sudan savanna type. Prominent physical features include the Bornu Plains, the volcanic Biu Plateau, and the firki (“black cotton”) swamps south and southwest of Lake Chad. Most of the state is drained by seasonal rivers flowing toward Lake Chad. The far south, however, is drained by the Gongola River, a tributary of the Benue.
Wildlife of Nigeria: A large number of different mammals are found in Nigeria with its diverse habitats. These include lions, leopards, mongooses, hyenas, side-striped jackals, African elephants, African buffaloes, African manatees, rhinoceroses, antelopes, waterbuck, giraffes, warthogs, red river hogs, hippopotamuses, pangolins, aardvarks, western tree hyraxes, bushbabies, monkeys, baboons, western gorillas, chimpanzees, bats, shrews, mice, rats, squirrels and gerbils. Besides these, many species of whale and dolphin visit Nigerian waters.
Environmental Issues: Nigeria is faced with environmental problems such as air pollution, water pollution, lead exposures, poor waste management, deforestation, desertification, wind erosio
... keep reading on reddit ➡Plea by US NGO also states that "adverse inputs" receipt by MHA cannot be a ground for refusal/cancellation or non-renewal of registration under FCRA so that the org can no longer receive foreign funding
Who is Kilari Anand Paul?
>Kilari Anand Paul is an Indian evangelist and the founder of the Global Peace Initiative and Gospel to the Unreached Millions, both based in the United States. He has also run orphanages, notably Charity City in Hyderabad.
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>The Global Peace Initiative claims to be working for a more sustainable and peaceful world, whereas Gospel to the Unreached Millions claims to be preaching the gospel of Jesus around the world, assisting orphans and widows, training youth to be Christ, and peace missionaries, and instituting missions around the world. Preaching the gospel and the message of peace through peace rallies, schools, training centers, and weekly television, especially in developing nations, is the stated goal of the Gospel to the Unreached Millions.
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>There were cases filed against Gospel to the Unreached Millions for misappropriation of donations back in 2010-2012. Anand, Kilari Paul was also detained in May 2012 in Ongole, Prakasam district, on charges of planning to murder a person. According to reports, Paul planned to kill one Koteswara Rao, who was a suspect in the February 2010 murder of Paul’s brother David Raju in Mahbubnagar’s Addakula district. Paul was charged with criminal conspiracy to abduct under articles 120B and 307 (Attempt to Murder) of the Indian Penal Code.
Cancellation of FCRA Licences of NGOs
>After failing to file for renewal of their Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license, over 6,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) lost their license on January 1, 2022.
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>A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Central government's decision to refuse renewal of Foreign Contribu
Sitting in my in laws house, my FIL thinks sleeping past 7 is bad, so I got up early and am working on this and pretending to be asleep bc I think its funny to mess with him and pretend to sleep till 10-1030. Not sure how the rest of this prank will end but YOLO! Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Meet the Maguindanao in Philippines!
Region: Philippines, Bangsamoro, Maguindanao
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 90
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Climate: The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate that is usually hot and humid. There are three seasons: a hot dry season or summer from March to May; a rainy season from June to November; and a cool dry season from December to February. The southwest monsoon lasts from May to October, and the northeast monsoon from November to April. Temperatures usually range from 21 °C (70 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F). The coolest month is January; the warmest is May.
The average yearly temperature is around 26.6 °C (79.9 °F). In considering temperature, location in terms of latitude and longitude is not a significant factor, and temperatures at sea level tend to be in the same range. Altitude usually has more of an impact. The average annual temperature of Baguio at an elevation of 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) above sea level is 18.3 °C (64.9 °F), making it a popular destination during hot summers. Annual rainfall measures as much as 5,000 millimeters (200 in) in the mountainous east coast section but less than 1,000 millimeters (39 in) in some of the sheltered valleys.
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Terrain: The Philippines is an archipelago composed of about 7,640 islands, covering a total area, including inland bodies of water, of around 300,000 square kilometers (115,831 sq mi). The country has many mountains, rivers, and volcanoes. The highest mountain is Mount Apo. It measures up to 2,954 meters (9,692 ft) above sea level and is located on the island of Mindanao. The longest river is the Cagayan River in northern Luzon, measuring about 520 kilometers (320 mi). Manila Bay, upon the shore of which the capital city of Manila lies, is connected to Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines, by the Pasig River. Situated on the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines experiences frequent s
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Hello together,
I use ansible to administer our notebooks. This means, they are not always available when I'm running the commands.
Question: What is the best way, to repeat the execution of ansible until all notebooks have been reached?
I would like to avoid running ansible again and again targeting all hosts - I remember someone showing some way to repeat ansible only on missed hosts...
Thanks in advance for an answer,
pheidrias
Once in a while you play a game and while it has some problems, you can tell that it can be the start of something great. We say they have "Potential". Whether it is the world, a new gameplay system of unique combination of genres, they usually have great ideas but mediocre excecution.
One of those games for me is Darksiders 1. I think the world is interesting and unique. The prospect of playing as the 4 horsemen of the apocalyps, slaying demons and fighting alongside angels is really cool. The unique combination of hack an slash combat with Zelda inspired dungeons was also really interesting. The big problem was that outside of the world, the game didn't do much new and its Zelda and God of War influences felt glued together, rather then being well intertwined systems that played into eachother and made a product that was better than the sum of its parts.
I was therefor really excited to play Darksiders 2 to see if it would be what Assassin's creed 2 was to AC 1 but allas, I feel like it fell short. DS 2 is undoubtedly a better game than DS 1. Combat and movement is more fluent, the world is feels more connected and less claustrofobic, there are more gameplay systems to interact with, ect. But all the improvments that DS 2 brings to the table are just that, improvements. It doesn't fix any of its core issues. With the exception of the grapling hook that can be used to pull enemies towards you, the combat side of the game is still very much disconnected from the puzzle dungeons, horses are still hardly used outside of getting from A to B outside of 1 or 2 bosses which is dissapointing in a game where you are called "Horseman" every other line of dialog. Enemy variety is still a weak point and the skill tree only has a handfull of actual skill with the rest being stat upgrades to the other skills. While the world is more spatious, it feels emtpy everywhere you go. For all of these reasons, even if DS2 is a better game than DS1, I found it to be a bigger dissapointment because it could have been so much better.
I have not played Darksiders 3 because I have not heard the best things about it and I am afraid that even if a potential Darksider 4 fixes all of these issues, it is already to late. You can only make so many games that don't quite get it right, before people lose interest and give up on it.
Hello everyone, happy monday! I was going through old UPG posts and realized I have never done Somalia! So meet the Somali of Somalia!
Region: Somalia
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 3
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Climate: Owing to Somalia's proximity to the equator, there is not much seasonal variation in its climate. Hot conditions prevail year-round along with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall. Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F), except at higher elevations along the eastern seaboard, where the effects of a cold offshore current can be felt. In Mogadishu, for instance, average afternoon highs range from 28 to 32 °C (82 to 90 °F) in April.
Terrain: Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa which officially consists of five federal member states, namely Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubaland, South West, Puntland and the municipality of Benadir. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Somali Sea and Guardafui Channel to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. With a land area of 637,657 square kilometers, Somalia's terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains and highlands. Its coastline is more than 3,333 kilometers in length, the longest of mainland Africa. It has been described as being roughly shaped "like a tilted number seven". In the far north, the rugged east–west ranges of the Ogo Mountains lie at varying distances from the Gulf of Aden coast.
The Cal Madow mountain range in northern Somalia features the nation's highest peak, Shimbiris.
Wildlife of Somalia: Somalia contains a variety of mammals due to its geographical and climatic diversity. Wildlife still occurring includes cheetah, lion, reticulated giraffe, baboon, serval, elephant, bushpig, gazelle, ibex, kudu, dik-dik, oribi, Somali wild donkey, reedbuck and Grévy's zebra, elephant shrew, rock hyrax, golden mole and antelope. It also has a large population of the dromedary camel.
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In the hollow knight patreon: there was something called the Abyss. An expansion for hollow knight. But it was sadly not reached. We had the other 4 expansions. But however. Let’s try and make our own abyss expansion shall we. I shall set up the rules
Rule 1:it must be about the void, due to it LITTERALY being called the abyss. Now, it says that it will include 4 bosses. A
Rule 2:like the godseeker and Grimm troupe. It must have a character that tasks you with something.
Rule 3:it must have unique enemies and 4 unique boss fights.
And finally, rule 4:have fun, and make sure it’s for the greatest of hollow knight players!
Now, let’s hear those ideas!
Edit:Squishymushshromm added that the original way into the content was to descend through a lake. Keep this in mind! And thanks for it!
Welcome back to the UPG of the Week! Sorry this is late guys! I called my grandmother and lost track of time! Meet the Gheg Albanians of Kosovo
Region: Kosovo
Index Ranking (Urgency): NA
(I suspect this is because it is disputed whether or not it is independent)
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Climate: Most of Kosovo experiences predominantly a Continental climate with Mediterranean and Alpine influences. Nevertheless, the climate is strongly influenced by Kosovo's proximity to the Adriatic Sea in the west, the Aegean Sea in the south as well as the European continental landmass in the north.
The coldest areas is the mountainous region in the west and southeast, whereas an Alpine climate is prevalent. The warmest areas are mostly in the extreme southern areas close to the border with Albania, characterised by the Mediterranean climate. Mean monthly temperature ranges between 0 °C (32 °F) (in January) and 22 °C (72 °F) (in July). Mean annual precipitation ranges from 600 to 1,300 mm (24 to 51 in) per year, and is well distributed year-round.
To the northeast, the Kosovo Plain and Ibar Valley are drier with total precipitation of about 600 millimetres (24 inches) per year and more influenced by continental air masses, with colder winters and very hot summers. In the southwest, climatic area of Metohija receives more mediterranean influences with warmer summers, somewhat higher precipitation (700 mm (28 in)) and heavy snowfalls in the winter. The mountainous areas of the Accursed Mountains in the west, Šar Mountains on the south and Kopaonik in the north experiences alpine climate, with high precipitation (900 to 1,300 mm (35 to 51 in) per year, short and fresh summers, and cold winters. The average annual temperature of Kosovo is 9.5 °C (49.1 °F). The warmest month is July with average temperature of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F), and the coldest is January with −1.3 °C (29.7 °F). Except Prizren and Istok, all other meteorological stations in January recorded average temperatures under 0 °C (32 °F).
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Terrain: Most of the borders of Kosovo are dominated by mountainous and high terrain. The most noticeable topographical features are the Accursed Mountains and the Šar Mountains. The Accursed Mountains, are a geological continuation of the Dinaric Alps. The mountains run laterally through the west along the border with Albania and Montenegro
... keep reading on reddit ➡Plea by US NGO also states that "adverse inputs" receipt by MHA cannot be a ground for refusal/cancellation or non-renewal of registration under FCRA so that the org can no longer receive foreign funding
Who is Kilari Anand Paul?
>Kilari Anand Paul is an Indian evangelist and the founder of the Global Peace Initiative and Gospel to the Unreached Millions, both based in the United States. He has also run orphanages, notably Charity City in Hyderabad.
>
>The Global Peace Initiative claims to be working for a more sustainable and peaceful world, whereas Gospel to the Unreached Millions claims to be preaching the gospel of Jesus around the world, assisting orphans and widows, training youth to be Christ, and peace missionaries, and instituting missions around the world. Preaching the gospel and the message of peace through peace rallies, schools, training centers, and weekly television, especially in developing nations, is the stated goal of the Gospel to the Unreached Millions.
>
>There were cases filed against Gospel to the Unreached Millions for misappropriation of donations back in 2010-2012. Anand, Kilari Paul was also detained in May 2012 in Ongole, Prakasam district, on charges of planning to murder a person. According to reports, Paul planned to kill one Koteswara Rao, who was a suspect in the February 2010 murder of Paul’s brother David Raju in Mahbubnagar’s Addakula district. Paul was charged with criminal conspiracy to abduct under articles 120B and 307 (Attempt to Murder) of the Indian Penal Code.
Cancellation of FCRA Licences of NGOs
>After failing to file for renewal of their Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license, over 6,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) lost their license on January 1, 2022.
>
>A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Central government's decision to refuse renewal of Foreign Contribu
This week my wife and I got to eat lunch with a wonderful family from Eritrea. So I decided to finally do a people group from there! Meet the Tigre of Eritrea!
Region: Eritrea
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 22
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Climate: Based on variations in temperature, Eritrea can be broadly divided into three major climate zones: the temperate zone, subtropical climate zone, and tropical climate zone. The climate of Eritrea is shaped by its diverse topographical features and its location within the tropics. The diversity in landscape and topography in the highlands and lowlands of Eritrea result in the diversity of climate across the country. The highlands have temperate climate throughout the year. The climate of most lowland zones is arid and semiarid. The distribution of rainfall and vegetation types varies markedly throughout the country. Eritrean climate varies on the basis of seasonal and altitudinal differences.
Terrain: Eritrea can be split into three ecoregions. To the east of the highlands are the hot, arid coastal plains stretching down to the southeast of the country. The cooler, more fertile highlands, reaching up to 3,000 m, have a different habitat. Habitats here vary from the sub-tropical rainforest at Filfil Solomona to the precipitous cliffs and canyons of the southern highlands. The Afar Triangle or Danakil Depression of Eritrea is the probable location of a triple junction where three tectonic plates are pulling away from one another. The highest point of the country, Emba Soira, is located in the center of Eritrea, at 3,018 meters (9,902 ft) above sea level.
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Environmental Issues: Eritrea is vulnerable to droughts, floods, increased variability in rainfall patterns and/or reduced precipitation, soil erosion, desertification and land degradation.
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Languages: Nine different languages are spoken by the nine recognised ethnic groups, the most widely spoken language is Tigrinya, the others are Arabic, Tigre, Afar, Beja, Bilen, Kunama, Nara, and Saho. Tigrinya, Arabic, and English serve as the three working languages.
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Government Type: Unitary one-party presidential republic under a totalitarian dictatorship
People: Tigre
... keep reading on reddit ➡Welcome to another week of UPG posts! Meet the Saharawi of Western Sahara!
Region: Western Sahara
Map of the tribes of Western Sahara
Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): NA*
>this is likely bc the people are hard to track AND the region is half controlled by Morocco and half declared themselves independent
Climate: The interior experiences extreme summer heat, with average highs reaching 43–45 °C (109–113 °F) in July and in August; during winter, days are still hot to very hot, with average highs from 25 to 30 °C (77 to 86 °F); however, in the northern part of the territory, the thermometer may drop below 0 °C (32 °F) at night and it can be freezing in December and in January, although this is rare.
While the area can experience flash flooding in the spring, there are no permanent streams. At times, a cool off-shore current can produce fog and heavy dew.
Terrain: Western Sahara contains four terrestrial ecoregions: Saharan halophytics, Mediterranean acacia-argania dry woodlands and succulent thickets, Atlantic coastal desert, and North Saharan steppe and woodlands.
Western Sahara is located on the northwest coast in West Africa and on the cusp of North Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean to the northwest, Morocco proper to the north-northeast, Algeria to the east-northeast, and Mauritania to the east and south.
Among the most arid and inhospitable on the planet, the land along the coast is low flat desert and rises, especially in the north, to small mountains reaching up to 600 metres (2,000 ft) on the eastern side.
Environmental Issues: desertification; overgrazing; sparse water and lack of arable land
Languages: Spanish, Arabic (Hassaniya), Moroccan Arabic, Berber.
Government Type:
- Morocco - Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic - Unitary one-party semi-presidential republic
>Its complicated... It looks like Morocco sort of owns it. Even the US has recognized their rule (in 2020 and only so that Morocco would be friends with Israel eyeroll). About 20% of the territory is controlled by the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, while the remaining 80% of the territory is occupied and administered by neighboring Morocco.
People: Saharawi of Western Sahara
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... keep reading on reddit ➡Welcome back to the UPG of the Week! This week I decided to do a smaller ethnic minority, this one being the Vadoma in Zimbabwe!
Region: Zimbabwe - Kanyemba region
Index Ranking (Urgency): 76
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Climate: Zimbabwe has a subtropical climate with many local variations. The southern areas are known for their heat and aridity, parts of the central plateau receive frost in winter, the Zambezi valley is also known for its extreme heat and the Eastern Highlands usually experience cool temperatures and the highest rainfall in the country. The country's rainy season generally runs from late October to March and the hot climate is moderated by increasing altitude. Zimbabwe is faced with recurring droughts. The most recent one began early in 2015 and lasted into 2016. In 2019, at least 55 elephants died because of the drought. Severe storms are rare.
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Terrain: Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa, lying between latitudes 15° and 23°S, and longitudes 25° and 34°E. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west and southwest, Zambia to the northwest, and Mozambique to the east and northeast. Its northwest corner is roughly 150 meters from Namibia, nearly forming a four-nation quadripoint. Most of the country is elevated, consisting of a central plateau (high veld) stretching from the southwest northwards with altitudes between 1,000 and 1,600 m. The country's extreme east is mountainous, this area being known as the Eastern Highlands, with Mount Nyangani as the highest point at 2,592 m.
The highlands are known for their natural environment, with tourist destinations such as Nyanga, Troutbeck, Chimanimani, Vumba and Chirinda Forest at Mount Selinda. About 20% of the country consists of low-lying areas, (the low veld) under 900m. Victoria Falls, one of the world's biggest and most spectacular waterfalls, is located in the country's extreme northwest and is part of the Zambezi river.
Environmental Issues: The main environmental challenges facing Zimbabwe are: land degradation, deforestation, inadequate quantity and quality of water resources, air pollution, habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity, waste (including toxic waste), natural hazards (mainly recurring droughts), and climate change.
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Languages: Many languages are spoken, or historically
... keep reading on reddit ➡When I move the camera down in this position an enemy is observed below the roots.
Is it possible to reach that area?
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Welcome back to the UPG of the Week! This week I decided to do a larger-ish ethnic minority, this one being the second largest people group in Japan, so meet the Ryukyuan people of Japan!
Region: Japan - Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa
Index Ranking (Urgency): 120
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Climate: The island has a humid subtropical climate bordering on a tropical rainforest climate. The island supports a dense northern forest and a rainy season occurring in the late spring.
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Terrain: The two largest islands are Okinawa (465 square miles [1,204 square km]) and Amami Great Island (275 square miles [712 square km]). The larger islands are generally volcanic in origin and have mountainous terrain, while most of the smaller islands are coralline and relatively flat. The climate is subtropical with considerable rainfall, and the archipelago is subject to annual typhoons.
Languages: Similarities between the Ryukyuan and Japanese languages suggests a common origin, possibly of immigrants from continental Asia to the archipelago.
Besides Japanese, the Ryukyuan languages (Amami, Kunigami, Okinawan, Miyako, Yaeyama, Yonaguni), part of the Japonic language family, are spoken in the Ryukyu Islands chain.
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Government Type: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
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People: Ryukyuan of Japan
Population: 1,179,000
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Beliefs: The Ryukuan are 0.15% Evangelical and only 2% Christian.. That means out of their population of 1,179,000, there are likely around 23,500 people who call themselves believers and roughly 1,700 believers who act like it. Thats roughly 1 person who calls themself a believer for every 50 unbeliever, but more realistically only one in 1000.
The Ryukyuan believe in the animist traditional animist religion.
While specific legends and traditions may vary slightly from place to place and island to island, the Ryukyuan religion is generally characterized by ancestor worship and the respecting of relationships between the living, the dead, and the gods and spirits of the natural world. Some of its beliefs, such as those concerning genius loci spirits and many other beings classified between gods and humans, are indicative of its
... keep reading on reddit ➡Many people consider Europe to be this great mission field to be sent to. While it is so wonderful that people can go over there and do ministry, it is a little silly if you read these posts regularly and understand the great need for the billions of people who will die without even a chance to find/hear the Gospel and say its a "great" mission field. So, in my annoyance this week of thinking about the unreached being ignored by so many, I did find a people group in Europe-ish that needs the Gospel desperately and is actually unreached! So meet the Crimean Tatars of Ukraine. I hope you enjoy reading about their history because I was fascinated!
Region: Ukraine, Crimea
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 102
For those that wonder why this number is so much lower, its likely bc Ukraine is less dangerous and whatnot compared to most of the countries we do each week.
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Climate: Crimea is located between the temperate and subtropical climate belts and is characterized by warm and sunny weather. It is characterized by diversity and the presence of microclimates. The northern parts of Crimea have a moderate continental climate with short, mild winters and moderately hot dry summers. In the central and mountainous areas the climate is transitional between the continental climate to the north and the Mediterranean climate to the south. Winters are mild at lower altitudes (in the foothills) and colder at higher altitudes. Summers are hot at lower altitudes and warm in the mountains. A subtropical, Mediterranean climate dominates the southern coastal regions, is characterized by mild winters and moderately hot, dry summers.
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Terrain: Covering an area of 27,000 km2 (10,425 sq mi), Crimea is located on the northern coast of the Black Sea and on the western coast of the Sea of Azov; the only land border is shared with Ukraine's Kherson Oblast on the north. Crimea is almost an island and only connected to the continent by the Isthmus of Perekop, a strip of land about 5–7 kilometers (3.1–4.3 mi) wide.
Much of the natural border between the Crimean Peninsula and the Ukrainian mainland comprises the Sivash or "Rotten Sea", a large system of shallow lagoons stretching along the western shore of the Sea of Azov. Besides the isthmus of Perekop, the peninsula is connected to the Kherson Oblast's Henichesk Raion by bridges o
... keep reading on reddit ➡Alright folks, welcome back to the UPG of the Week! This week, meet the Orang Negeri Minangkabau of Malaysia. Now, I am not at all going to type that every time, so we will call these people Minang for short.
Region: Malaysia - Peninsular Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 91
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Climate: The climate of West Malaysia, is generally hot and humid (tropical) with a mean temperature of about 26–30 degrees Celsius. Most of the rainfall is experienced during the inter-monsoon periods of April and October. The weather remains generally dry for the rest of the year with occasional showers.
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Terrain: Peninsular Malaysia, containing 40 per cent of Malaysia's land area, extends 740 km (460 mi) from north to south, and its maximum width is 322 km (200 mi). It is divided between its east and west coasts by the Titiwangsa Mountains, rising to a peak elevation of 2,183 metres (7,162 ft) at Mount Korbu, part of a series of mountain ranges running down the centre of the peninsula. These mountains are heavily forested, and mainly composed of granite and other igneous rocks. Much of it has been eroded, creating a karst landscape. The range is the origin of some of Peninsular Malaysia's river systems. The coastal plains surrounding the peninsula reach a maximum width of 50 kilometres (31 mi), and the peninsula's coastline is nearly 1,931 km (1,200 mi) long, although harbours are only available on the western side.
A view of the city of Seremban
Environmental Issues: The national statistics showed that the state of some of the Malaysian environment is rather stressful. Urban air quality, river water quality, deforestation, costal reclamation, and endangered species are just a few of the issues in Malaysia.
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Languages: Malaysia contains speakers of 137 living languages, 41 of which are found in Peninsula Malaysia.
Malay, Baba Malay, Batek, Chitty Malay, Cheq Wong, Duano’, Jah Hut, Jahai, Jakun, Jedek, Kedah Malay, Kelantan-Pattani Malay, Kenaboi, Kensiu, Kintaq, Kristang, Lanoh, Mah Meri, Minriq, Mintil, Mos, Negeri Sembilan M
... keep reading on reddit ➡This week I decided to mix it up and do a smaller people group somewhere in Europe. That way, if someone here is waiting on a call to somewhere like, idk, the UK, here it is. Meet the Gujarati in the UK!
Region: United Kingdom
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 164
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Climate: Most of the United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with generally cool temperatures and plentiful rainfall all year round. The temperature varies with the seasons seldom dropping below −20 °C (−4 °F) or rising above 35 °C (95 °F). Some parts, away from the coast, of upland England, Wales, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland, experience a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc). Higher elevations in Scotland experience a continental subarctic climate (Dfc) and the mountains experience a tundra climate (ET). The prevailing wind is from the southwest and bears frequent spells of mild and wet weather from the Atlantic Ocean, although the eastern parts are mostly sheltered from this wind since the majority of the rain falls over the western regions the eastern parts are therefore the driest. Atlantic currents, warmed by the Gulf Stream, bring mild winters; especially in the west where winters are wet and even more so over high ground. Summers are warmest in the southeast of England and coolest in the north. Heavy snowfall can occur in winter and early spring on high ground, and occasionally settles to great depth away from the hills.
Terrain: England accounts for just over half (53 per cent) of the total area of the UK, covering 130,395 square kilometres (50,350 sq mi). Most of the country consists of lowland terrain, with more upland and some mountainous terrain northwest of the Tees-Exe line; including the Lake District, the Pennines, Exmoor and Dartmoor. The main rivers and estuaries are the Thames, Severn and the Humber. England's highest mountain is Scafell Pike (978 metres (3,209 ft)) in the Lake District.
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Environmental Issues: Due to climate change; rising seawater temperatures and exploitation of marine resources led to a serious loss of quality in UK
... keep reading on reddit ➡Welcome to another week of UPG posts! I am doing something different this month. I am going to be traveling the next few weeks so its really a good time. I am going to do a month of UPG prayers for Afghanistan. With all thats going on there, I figured we are r/Reformed could focus some prayer towards the nation that we love to hate on, and instead pour our hearts out for these peoples souls.
We will start with one of the largest people groups and move to some others over the course of the next few weeks. So, this week, meet the Pashtun of Afghanistan!
Region: Afghanistan - Kandahar, Zabul, Paktika Provinces
Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 1
>this is the most urgent and dangerous country in the world to be a Christian
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Climate: Afghanistan has a continental climate with harsh winters in the central highlands, the glaciated northeast (around Nuristan), and the Wakhan Corridor, where the average temperature in January is below −15 °C (5 °F) and can reach −26 °C (−15 °F), and hot summers in the low-lying areas of the Sistan Basin of the southwest, the Jalalabad basin in the east, and the Turkestan plains along the Amu River in the north, where temperatures average over 35 °C (95 °F) in July and can go over 43 °C (109 °F). The country is generally arid in the summers, with most rainfall falling between December and April. The lower areas of northern and western Afghanistan are the driest, with precipitation more common in the east. Although proximate to India, Afghanistan is mostly outside the monsoon zone, except the Nuristan Province which occasionally receives summer monsoon rain.
***All that said, the weather in the southern region a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh), characterised by little precipitation and high variation between summer and winter temperatures. Summers start in mid-May, last until late-September, and are extremely dry. Temperatures peak in July with a 24-hour daily average of around 31.9 °C (89.4 °F). They are followed by dry autumns from early October to late November, with days still averaging in the 20s °C (above 68 °F) into November, though nights are sharply cooler. Winter begins in December and sees most of its precipitation in the form of rain. Temperatures average 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) in January, although lows can drop well below freezing. They end in early-March and are followed by a pleasant spring till late-April with temperatures generally in the upper 10s °C to lower 30s °C (65–88 °F) ran
... keep reading on reddit ➡Happy Labor Day and Welcome to another week of UPG posts! I am doing something different this month. I am going to be traveling the next few weeks so its really a good time. I am going to do a month of UPG prayers for Afghanistan. With all thats going on there, I figured we are r/Reformed could focus some prayer towards the nation that we love to hate on, and instead pour our hearts out for these peoples souls.
So, this week, meet the Tajik of Afghanistan!
Region: Afghanistan - Northern and Eastern Afghanistan
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Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 1
>this is the most urgent and dangerous country in the world to be a Christian
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Climate: Afghanistan has a continental climate with harsh winters in the central highlands, the glaciated northeast (around Nuristan), and the Wakhan Corridor, where the average temperature in January is below −15 °C (5 °F) and can reach −26 °C (−15 °F), and hot summers in the low-lying areas of the Sistan Basin of the southwest, the Jalalabad basin in the east, and the Turkestan plains along the Amu River in the north, where temperatures average over 35 °C (95 °F) in July and can go over 43 °C (109 °F). The country is generally arid in the summers, with most rainfall falling between December and April. The lower areas of northern and western Afghanistan are the driest, with precipitation more common in the east. Although proximate to India, Afghanistan is mostly outside the monsoon zone, except the Nuristan Province which occasionally receives summer monsoon rain.
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Terrain: The geography in Afghanistan is varied, but is mostly mountainous and rugged, with some unusual mountain ridges accompanied by plateaus and river basins. It is dominated by the Hindu Kush range, the western extension of the Himalayas that stretches to eastern Tibet via the Pamir Mountains and Karakoram Mountains in Afghanistan's far north-east. Most of the highest points are in the east consisting of fertile mountain valleys. The Hindu Kush ends at the west-central highlands, creating plains in the north and southwest, namely the Turkestan Plains and the Sistan Basin; these two regions consist of rolling grasslands and semi-deserts, and hot windy deserts, respectively. Forests exist in the corridor between Nuristan and Paktika provinces (see East Afghan montane conifer forests), and tundra in the
... keep reading on reddit ➡Hey guys, welcome to another week of UPG of the Week! I realize I haven't had an animst people group in a while so meet the Muong in Vietnam!
Region: Vietnam - north central Vietnam, Da and Ma Rivers
Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 66
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Climate: Due to differences in latitude and the marked variety in topographical relief, Vietnam's climate tends to vary considerably for each region. During the winter or dry season, extending roughly from November to April, the monsoon winds usually blow from the northeast along the Chinese coast and across the Gulf of Tonkin, picking up considerable moisture. The average annual temperature is generally higher in the plains than in the mountains, especially in southern Vietnam compared to the north. Temperatures vary less in the southern plains around Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, ranging from between 21 and 35 °C (69.8 and 95.0 °F) over the year. In Hanoi and the surrounding areas of Red River Delta, the temperatures are much lower between 15 and 33 °C (59.0 and 91.4 °F). Seasonal variations in the mountains, plateaus, and the northernmost areas are much more dramatic, with temperatures varying from 3 °C (37.4 °F) in December and January to 37 °C (98.6 °F) in July and August. During winter, snow occasionally falls over the highest peaks of the far northern mountains near the Chinese border. Vietnam receives high rates of precipitation in the form of rainfall with an average amount from 1,500 mm (59 in) to 2,000 mm (79 in) during the monsoon seasons; this often causes flooding, especially in the cities with poor drainage systems. The country is also affected by tropical depressions, tropical storms and typhoons. Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with 55% of its population living in low-elevation coastal areas.
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Terrain: Vietnam's northern terrain is mostly mountainous or hilly, with some highland areas covered by a thick green blanket of jungle (about half the total land area). The Red River Delta and coastal plains in the lowland part of the North are heavily populated and intensively cultivated (almost entirely by rice fields).
The joined Delta of Hong River (Red River) and Thái Bình River is a flat, t
... keep reading on reddit ➡Welcome to our weekly UPG post! I decided this week, with all the controversy around Palestine, we could pray for those who are lost who are being persecuted in this area for being a different ethnicity. So, here are the Palestinians of Israel!
Region: Israel
Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 64
Climate: Temperatures in Israel vary widely, especially during the winter. Coastal areas, such as those of Tel Aviv and Haifa, have a typical Mediterranean climate with cool, rainy winters and long, hot summers. The area of Beersheba and the Northern Negev have a semi-arid climate with hot summers, cool winters, and fewer rainy days than the Mediterranean climate. The Southern Negev and the Arava areas have a desert climate with very hot, dry summers, and mild winters with few days of rain. The highest temperature in the continent of Asia (54.0 °C or 129.2 °F) was recorded in 1942 at Tirat Zvi kibbutz in the northern Jordan River valley.
At the other extreme, mountainous regions can be windy and cold, and areas at elevation of 750 metres (2,460 ft) or more (same elevation as Jerusalem) will usually receive at least one snowfall each year. From May to September, rain in Israel is rare.
Terrain: The geography of Israel is very diverse, with desert conditions in the south, and snow-capped mountains in the north. Israel is located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia. It is bounded to the north by Lebanon, the northeast by Syria, the east by Jordan and the West Bank, and to the southwest by Egypt. To the west of Israel is the Mediterranean Sea, which makes up the majority of Israel's 273 km (170 mi) coastline, and the Gaza Strip. Israel has a small coastline on the Red Sea in the south.
Despite its small size, Israel is home to a variety of geographic features, from the Negev desert in the south to the inland fertile Jezreel Valley, mountain ranges of the Galilee, Carmel and toward the Golan in the north. The Israeli coastal plain on the shores of the Mediterranean is home to most of the nation's population. East of the central highlands lies the Jordan Rift Valley, which forms a small part of the 6,500-kilometer (4,039 mi) Great Rift Valley. The Jordan River runs along the Jordan Rift Valley, from Mount Hermon through the Hulah Valley and the Sea of Galilee to t
... keep reading on reddit ➡Hey guys, welcome to another week of UPG of the Week! I opened up Joshua Project today and the Khmer were at the top so, providentially, I am doing them, so meet the Khmer of Cambodia!
Region: Cambodia (yep, pretty much all of it)
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Index Ranking (Urgency): 51
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Climate: Cambodia's climate, like that of the rest of Southeast Asia, is dominated by monsoons, which are known as tropical wet and dry because of the distinctly marked seasonal differences. Cambodia has a temperature range from 21 to 35 °C (70 to 95 °F) and experiences tropical monsoons. Southwest monsoons blow inland bringing moisture-laden winds from the Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean from May to October. The northeast monsoon ushers in the dry season, which lasts from November to April. The country experiences the heaviest precipitation from September to October with the driest period occurring from January to February.
According to the International Development Research Center and the UN, Cambodia is considered Southeast Asia's most vulnerable country to the effects of climate change. Nearly all provinces in Cambodia are affected by climate change. Rural coastal populations are particularly at risk. Shortages of clean water, extreme flooding, mudslides, higher sea levels and potentially destructive storms are of particular concern, according to the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance. Climate change has also had a major impact on water levels, ecology and productivity of the Tonlé Sap in recent years, affecting the food security and agriculture of a large proportion of Cambodia's population.
Cambodia has two distinct seasons. The rainy season, which runs from May to October, can see temperatures drop to 22 °C (72 °F) and is generally accompanied with high humidity. The dry season lasts from November to April when temperatures can rise up to 40 °C (104 °F) around April. Disastrous flooding occurred in 2001 and again in 2002, with some degree of flooding almost every year. Severe flooding also affected 17 provinces in Cambodia during the 2020 Pacific typhoon season.
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Terrain: Cambodia's landscape is characterized by a low-lying central plain that is surrounded by uplands and low mountains and includes the Tonle Sap (Great Lake) and the upper reaches of the Mekong River delta. Extending outward from this central region are transitional pl
... keep reading on reddit ➡Okay, who is ready for another 4 upvotes? Welcome back to the UPG of the week, where I spend a half hour researching and no one reads this! /s.... mostly. Anyways, meet the Brunei Malay, who I realized I had never covered their nation so here we are!
Region: Brunei
for those who didnt know where it was on a map
Index Ranking (Urgency): 86
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Climate: The climate in Brunei is tropical equatorial and humid subtropical at higher altitudes with heavy rainfall. The municipality of Bandar Seri Begawan's climate is tropical equatorial with two seasons. Dry season is extremely hot (24 to 36 °C or 75.2 to 96.8 °F). Wet or rainy season is generally warm and wet (20 to 28 °C or 68.0 to 82.4 °F). Most of the country is a flat coastal plain with mountains in the east and hilly lowland in the west. The lowest point is at sea level and the highest is Bukit Pagon (1,850 m or 6,070 ft). Brunei also experiences typhoons and flooding.
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Terrain: The terrain is a flat coastal plain that rises to mountainous in the east and hilly lowlands in the west. While earthquakes are quite rare, Brunei is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Most of Brunei is within the Borneo lowland rain forests ecoregion, which covers most of the island. Areas of mountain rain forests are located inland.
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Environmental Issues: Although to date Brunei Darussalam has no major environmental pollution problems, it is realized that proper management of the quality of the environment is essential in view of population growth, urbanization and economic development. Air pollution control is now a growing concern in Brunei.
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Languages: Malay, Brunei Malay, Kedayan, Tutong, Belait, Dusun, Bisaya, Murut, Iban, Arabic, English, Chinese, Nepali, Tamil, other Indian languages,
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Government Type: Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy
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People: Brunei Malay
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Population: 186,000
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Beliefs: The Brunei Malay are only 0.5% Christian. That means out of their population of 186,000 there are likely only arou
... keep reading on reddit ➡Welcome to another UPG of the Week post! This week I decided to find a people group that was different and fresh so meet the Eastern Aleuts of Russia!
Region: Russia - Aleutian Islands - Commander Islands - Kamchatka Krai
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Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 55
Climate: The climate of the islands is oceanic, with moderate and fairly uniform temperatures and heavy rainfall. Fogs are almost constant. Summer weather is much cooler than Southeast Alaska (around Sitka), but the winter temperature of the islands and of the Alaska Panhandle is very nearly the same. Climate is characterized by mild winter (- 4°C in February) and cool summer (+ 10.5°C in August) with short intermediate seasons; low precipitation, constantly high relative humidity of air and strong winds
Terrain: Kamchatka Krai occupies the territory of the Kamchatka Peninsula, the adjacent part of the mainland, the island Karaginsky and Commander Islands. It is bounded to the east by the Bering Sea of the Pacific Ocean (a coastline of more than 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi)) and to the west by the Okhotsk Sea (a coastline of approximately 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi)).
Kamchatka belongs to the zone of volcanic activity, there are about 300 large and medium-sized volcanoes, 29 of them are active. The largest volcano in Eurasia – Kluchevskaya (altitude 4,750 meters (15,580 ft)). With the volcanic activity associated with the formation of many minerals, as well as a manifestation of hydro geo thermal activity: education fumaroles, geysers, hot springs, etc.
Despite Kamchatka lying at similar latitudes to Scotland, it is mostly subarctic, more continental in the hinterland, and more maritime and prone to monsoons on the coast.
Most of the peninsula is covered with forests of stone birch, while alder and cedar elfin are commonly found at higher altitudes. In central areas, especially in the Kamchatka River valley, widespread forests of larch and spruce can be found. In floodplains, forests grow with fragrant poplar, alder, Chosenia, and Sakhalin willow. In the second tier, undergrowth such as the common hawthorn, Asian cherry, Kamchatka rowan, and shrubs growing Kamchatka elderberries, Kamchatka honeysuckle, meadowsweet, willow shrubs, and many other species.
As for many of the islands, low hills and coniform mountains occupy the most part of the Islands'
... keep reading on reddit ➡I'm back and we are moving past Afghanistan this week to pray for more people groups in more places! So, this week, meet the Ngalon People of Bhutan!
Region: Bhutan - Western Bhutan (Thimphu, Gasa, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Haa, Paro, Chukha)
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Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 39
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Climate: Bhutan's climate varies with elevation, from subtropical in the south to temperate in the highlands and polar-type climate with year-round snow in the north. Bhutan experiences five distinct seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. Western Bhutan has the heavier monsoon rains; southern Bhutan has hot humid summers and cool winters; central and eastern Bhutan are temperate and drier than the west with warm summers and cool winters.
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Terrain: Bhutan is on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas, landlocked between the Tibet Autonomous Region (#FreeTibet) of China to the north and the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam to west and south and the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh to the east. It lies between latitudes 26°N and 29°N, and longitudes 88°E and 93°E. The land consists mostly of steep and high mountains crisscrossed by a network of swift rivers that form deep valleys before draining into the Indian plains. Elevation rises from 200 m (660 ft) in the southern foothills to more than 7,000 m (23,000 ft). This great geographical diversity combined with equally diverse climate conditions contributes to Bhutan's outstanding range of biodiversity and ecosystems.
The Black Mountains in Bhutan's central region form a watershed between two major river systems: the Mo Chhu and the Drangme Chhu. Peaks in the Black Mountains range between 1,500 and 4,925 m (4,921 and 16,158 ft) above sea level, and fast-flowing rivers have carved out deep gorges in the lower mountain areas. The forests of the central Bhutan mountains consist of Eastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests in higher elevations and Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests in lower elevations. Woodlands of the central region provide most of Bhutan's forest production. The Torsa, Raidak, Sankosh, and Manas are Bhutan's main rivers, flowing through this region. Most of the population lives in the central highlands.
The highlands are the most populous part of the nation; the capital Thimphu lies in the western region. The region is char
... keep reading on reddit ➡Hey guys, welcome to another week of UPG of the Week! My friend came over this week and kept making jokes about Djibouti (the name, not the actual place) and so in god's providence, we are looking at the Afar people of Djibouti this week!
Region: Djibouti - Danakil Desert and Coastal Region
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Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 15
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Climate: Djibouti is often called the Valley of Hell because it has one of the hottest, driest climates in the world.
The climate is significantly warmer and has significantly less seasonal variation than the world average. The mean daily maximum temperatures range from 32 to 41 °C (90 to 106 °F), except at high elevations. In Djibouti City, for instance, average afternoon highs range from 28 to 34 °C (82 to 93 °F) in April. But at Airolaf, which ranges from 1,535 to 1,600 m (5,036 to 5,249 ft), maximum temperature is 30 °C (86 °F) in summer and minimum 9 °C (48 °F) in winter. In the uplands ranges from 500 to 800 m (1,640 to 2,624 ft), are comparable and cooler to those on the coast in the hottest months of June until August. December and January is the coolest month with averages low temperatures falling as low as 15 °C (59 °F). Djibouti has either a hot semi-arid climate (BSh) or a hot desert climate (BWh), although temperatures are much moderated at the highest elevations.
Djibouti's climate ranges from arid in the northeastern coastal regions to semi-arid in the central, northern, western and southern parts of the country. On the eastern seaboard, annual rainfall is less than 5 inches (131 mm); in the central highlands, precipitation is about 8 to 16 inches (200 to 400 mm). The hinterland is significantly less humid than the coastal regions.
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Terrain: Djibouti is situated in the Horn of Africa on the Gulf of Aden and the Bab-el-Mandeb, at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. It lies between latitudes 11° and 14°N and longitudes 41° and 44°E, at the northernmost point of the Great Rift Valley. It is here in Djibouti that the rift between the African Plate and the Somali Plate meet the Arabian Plate, forming a geologic tripoint. The tectonic interaction at this tripoint has created the lowest elevation of any
... keep reading on reddit ➡Welcome to another week of UPG posts! I am doing something different this month. I am going to be traveling the next few weeks so its really a good time. I am going to do a month of UPG prayers for Afghanistan. With all thats going on there, I figured we are r/Reformed could focus some prayer towards the nation that we love to hate on, and instead pour our hearts out for these peoples souls.
So, this week, meet the Hazara of Afghanistan!
Region: Afghanistan - Hazarajat
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Stratus Index Ranking (Urgency): 1
>this is the most urgent and dangerous country in the world to be a Christian
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Climate: Hazarajat is mountainous, and a series of mountain passes extend along its eastern edge. One of them, Salang Pass, is blocked by snow six months out of the year. Another, Shibar Pass, at a lower elevation, is blocked by snow only two months out of the year. Bamyan is the colder part of the region; winters there are severe.
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Terrain: The Hazarajat lies in the central highlands of Afghanistan, among the Koh-i Baba mountains and the western extremities of the Hindu Kush. Its boundaries have historically been inexact and shifting. Its physical boundaries, however, are roughly marked by the Bā-miān Basin (see BĀMIĀN ii.) to the north, the headwaters of the Helmand River (q.v.) to the south, Firuzkuh to the west, and the Unai Pass to the east. The regional terrain is very mountainous and extends to the Safid Kuh and the Siāh Kuh mountains, where the highest peaks are between 15,000 feet (4,600 m) and 17,000 feet (5,200 m). Both sides of the Kuh-e Bābā range contain a succession of valleys. The north face of the range descends steeply, merging into low foothills and short semi-arid plains, while the south face stretches towards the Helmand Valley and the mountainous district of Behsud.
The northeastern part of the Hazarajat, is the site of ancient Bamyan, a center of Buddhism and a key caravanserai on the Silk Road. The town is situated at a height of 7,500 feet (2,300 m) and surrounded by the Hindu Kush to the north and Koh-i Baba to the south.
Hazarajat is the source of the rivers that run through Kabul, Arghandab, Helmand, Hari, Murghab, Balkh, and Kunduz, and during the spring and summer months, it has some of the greenest pastures in Afghanistan. Natural lakes, green valleys and caves are found in Ba
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