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SWITZERLAND - President: Johan Schneider- Ammann Population: 7,6 mil Religion: Christians 75,8%; Non Rel 14,8%; Muslims 6% Official language: German, French, Italian & Romansh Literacy 99% It is a landlocked country geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau & the Jura, While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of 8 mil is concentrated mostly on the plateau, where the largest cities are to be found: among them the two global & economic centers Zurich & Geneva. The country has a long history of armed neutrality & only joined the UN in 2002. Nevertheless, it pursues an active foreign policy & is frequently involved in peace-building processes around the world. It is home to numerous international organizations. Switzerland comprises of four main linguistic & cultural regions: German, French, Italian & Romansh, although the majority of Swiss speak German. It is one of the most developed countries in the world. It has received about 15 000 refugees. Please pray : For migrants /refugees to be accepted as people who need to settle somewhere & that they will be able to find ways to provide for themselves. For sufficient resources for groups reaching out to refugees. “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God “.(Ps146:5) THE NETHERLAND – Prime Minister: Mark Rutte Taken from CIA World Fact Book SAAWE Tel (011) 396-1225 Taken from CIA World Fact Book For the Church to be proactive in attempts to assist refugees. That refugees will not take advantage of their host countries. "You rule… In Your hands are power & might, so that none is able to withstand You.” (2 Chron 20:6)) SAAWE Tel (011) 396-1225 FRANCE – President: François Hollande ENGLAND – Prime Minister: Teresa May Population: 51,5 mil Religion: Christians 59,7%; Non Rel 34,5%; Muslims 3,2% Official language: English Literacy 99% England’s terrain mostly comprises of low hills & plains, especially in central & southern England. The capital, London, is the largest metropolitan area in both the UK & the EU. The English Language, the Anglican Church & English law (the basis of the common law legal systems of many other countries) developed in England & the country’s parliamentary system of government has been adopted by other nations. The Industrial Revolution transformed England into the world’s first industrialized nation. England has received about 17 000 refugees. Please pray : With hearts full of compassion for migrants/refugees, because we were also migrants/refugees a while (years/decades/centuries) ago For the Church to be mobilized to reach out to refugees in a godly & transforming way. “It is He… who brings princes to nothing, and makes the rulers of the earth as emptiness“ (Is 40:22-23) Population:16,7 mil Religion: Non Rel 46,9%; Christians 46,6%; Muslims 5,5% Official language: Dutch Literacy 99% It is a small densely populated country located in Western Europe with 3 island territories in the Caribbean. The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe & was the world’s largest port from 1962 – 2004. Most of the areas below sea level are man-made. “Netherlands” literally means “lower countries”. It is very densely populated country – 408 people per sq km. The Netherlands is the 2nd largest exporter of food & agricultural products after the USA. It has a long history of social tolerance & is generally regarded as a liberal country, having legalized abortion, prostitution, euthanasia & same-sex marriages while maintaining a progressive drugs policy. It hosts many international organizations & courts. It has received about 20 000 refugees. Please pray : Taken from CIA World Fact Book Population: 62,6 mil Religion: Christians 61,1%; Non Rel 26%; Muslims 10,5% Official language: French Literacy 99% It emerged as a major European power in the late Middle Ages, with its victory in the Hundred Years war (1337-1453). During the Renaissance, French culture flourished, & a global colonial empire was established, which by the 20th century would be the 2nd largest in the world. The 16th century was dominated by religious civil wars between Catholics & Protestants. In the 18th century, the French Revolution overthrew the absolute monarchy, & established one of the earliest republics. Napoleon took power & launched the 1st French Empire. France was a major participant in the 1st & 2nd World War. France has long been a global center of art, science & philosophy & receives the most foreign tourists in the world annually (83 mil). It has received about 22 000 refugees. Please pray: Taken from CIA World Fact Book SAAWE Tel (011) 396-1225 For the desire to help refugees to outweigh all the negative elements. For the Church to see this as a great opportunity for reaching people with the Gospel. “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” (Rev 7:10) SAAWE Tel (011) 396-1225