There are many missionary groups operating in the country, including Lutherans, Baptists, Catholics, Grace Brethren, and Jehovah's Witnesses. While these missionaries are predominantly from the United States, France, Italy, and Spain, many are also from Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and other African countries. Large numbers of missionaries left the country when fighting broke out between rebel and government forces in 2002–3, but many of them have now returned to continue their work. COUNT 5
QSN1 What religious groups operate in CAR? ANS1 missionary groups QSN2 Where do most of the missionaries come from? ANS2 United States QSN3 What caused most of the missionaries to leave the country? ANS3 when fighting broke out between rebel and government forces QSN4 What African country bordering CAR are some of these missionaries from? ANS4 Democratic Republic of the Congo QSN5 When did fighting break out in CAR? ANS5 2002–3