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Taiwan At A Glance data: Operation World (21st edition), Patrick Johnstone and Jason Mandryk, 2001 Area: 36,000 sq. km.; mountainous island; 125 miles off the coast of mainland China Population (2000): 22,401,000; 0.77% annual growth; 662 persons per sq. km. Languages: 22 Major Languages: Hakka 10%, Mandarin 20.6% Official Language: Mandarin Literacy: 94% Christian: 6.06% Bible Translations: 5 Bibles, 6 NT Missionaries To Taiwan: 1,205 in 139 agencies   Lutheran Brethren Ministries in Taiwan First LBWM missionary to Taiwan: 1951 Area: Northern Taiwan Church Statistics: 16 congregations, 12 pastors, 1,105 average attendance on Sunday. Schools: 1 Seminary and the Hakka Mission School Missionary Involvement: Church Planting Ministry Note: Originally from mainland China, the Hakka migrated to Taiwan early in the 18th century. There are more than three million Hakka people in Taiwan today, most living with all of the modern conveniences that we have in America - from washing machines to cell phones. Materialism is widespread. At home and in their community, the Hakka of Taiwan use their mother tongue, Hakka, though many can speak Mandarin Chinese. The Hakkas' religious beliefs and customs are similar to those of other traditional Chinese. Ancestor worship is probably one of the biggest stumbling blocks that potential Hakka Christians face. It is generally believed that when a Hakka person becomes a Christian, he forsakes his ancestors and close family relations. Because the Hakka people are very conscious of social pressure, both from their families and neighbors, it takes great determination to follow Jesus. Less than 3/1000 (0.3%) are Christians.