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Travel Tips - Population & People - Laos


Population: 6,368,481 (July 2006 est.)
The population consists of 49 ethnic groups, in 4 main linguistic.
Families:
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.