Mal people

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Mal
Total population
27,893 (est.)
Regions with significant populations
Theravada Buddhism

The Mal are an ethnic group native to Laos and Thailand. They are one of two sub-groups of the

Phai).[1]

Name Variation

The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.[2]

Language

The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language.[2] The Khmuic languages are Austroasiatic.[2]

Geographic Distribution

Religion

See also

Mal Indian People

References

  1. ^ Joachim Schliesinger (2003). Ethnic Groups of Laos, Volume 1: Introduction and Overview. White Lotus. p. 171.
  2. ^ a b c d Ethnologue report for Laos

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