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ETHNIC GROUPS IN LAOS |
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Brief information
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History
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Location & terrain
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Climate
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Flora & fauna
The Lao-Tai Family includes 08 ethnic groups: Lao,
Phouthai, Tai, Lue, Gnouane, Young, Saek and Thai Neua.
The Mon-Khmer Family includes 32 ethnic groups: Khmu,
Pray, Singmou, Khom, Thene, Idou, Bid, Lamed, Samtao,
Katang, Makong, Try, Trieng, Ta-oi, Yeh, Brao, Harak,
Katou, Oi, Krieng, Yrou, Souai, Gnaheune, Lavy, Kabkae,
Khmer, Toum, Ngouane, Meuang and Kri.
The Tibeto-Burmese Family includes 07 ethnic groups:
Akha, Singsali, Lahou, Sila, Hayi, Lolo and Hor.
The Hmong-Loumien category has 02 main tribes: Hmong and
Loumien (Yao).These multi-ethnic people are scattered
across the country each with their own unique
traditions, culture and language.
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Source: Lao National Tourism Administration
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