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  • New missions 10 announced in seven areas

    To better align resources and adjust to the ever changing needs of the Church, 10 new missions will be organized in July, while 14 other missions will be combined with neighboring missions. The resulting number of missions will be 340.
    Published: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010

  • Country information: Australia

    Jan. 1, 2009: Est. population, 21,262,000; Members, 123,650; Stakes, 33; Wards, 194; Branches, 90; Missions, 7; Districts, 10; Temples, 5;Percent LDS, 0.58, or 1 LDS in 172; Pacific Area.
    Published: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

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