Mpi people
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Mpi |
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Total population |
1,500 |
Regions with significant populations |
Laos, Thailand |
Languages |
Mpi, Lao, Thai |
Religions |
Theravada Buddhism |
The Mpi are an ethnic group of Thailand.
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[edit] Geographic Distribution
There are about 1,500 Mpi in the Nan and Phrae Provinces of Thailand.[citation needed]
[edit] Origin
The Mpi came to Laos during the 18th century from the Yunnan Province of China.[citation needed] They migrated shortly afterwards to Thailand.[citation needed] They are of Lolo descent.
[edit] Language
Approximately 900 of the Mpi still speak their Mpi language. Nearly all of the Mpi speak fluent Northern Thai.[citation needed]
[edit] Religions
[edit] References
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