Mal people
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| Mal |
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| Total population |
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27,893 (est.) |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Laos, Thailand, United States |
| Languages |
| Mal, Lao, Thai, others |
| Religions |
| Theravada Buddhism |
The Mal are an aboriginal ethnic group in Laos.
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[edit] Name Variation
The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.[1]
[edit] Language
The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language.[1] The Khmuic languages are Austro-Asiatic.[1] There is some debate as to whether the Khmuic languages are of the Mon-Khmer branch, but the majority opinion is that they are not.[citation needed]
[edit] Geographic Distribution
- Population in Laos: 23,193 in Xaignabouli Province[1]
- Population in Thailand: 4,700[citation needed]
- Population in United States: Unknown
[edit] Religeon
The Mal largely practice traditional ethnic religion involving ancestor worship.[citation needed]
[edit] References
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