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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tuvalu, go to the [[Tuvalu Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tuvalu, go to the [[Tuvalu Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
The '''Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu''', which is part of the Christian Reformed tradition, is the state church of Tuvalu; although in practice this merely entitles it to "the privilege of performing special services on major national events". Its adherents comprise about 97% of the 10,837 (2012 census) inhabitants of the archipelago. | The '''Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu''', which is part of the Christian Reformed tradition, is the state church of Tuvalu; although in practice this merely entitles it to "the privilege of performing special services on major national events". Its adherents comprise about 97% of the 10,837 (2012 census) inhabitants of the archipelago. | ||
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