Blang

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A language of China

Yunnan province: Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Jinghong county, Damengnong district; Menghai county, Bada, Bulangshan, Daluo, and Xiding districts.

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Myanmar

Language NameBlang

User Population

12,000 in Myanmar (1994).

Location

Shan state: Kengtung and Mong Yang townships.

Alternate Names

Bulang, K’ala, Kawa, Kontoi, Plang, Pula, Pulang

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Awa [vwa].

Other Comments

Some urbanized in Myanmar, Thailand, and China. An official nationality in China. Buddhist, Christian.

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Thailand

Language NameBlang

User Population

1,200 in Thailand (1998 SIL).

Location

Chiang Rai province: Mae Sai and Mae Chan districts; some west of Bangkok.

Alternate Names

Bulang, Hkawa, K’ala, K’wa, Kawa, Khon Doi, Kontoi, Plang, Pula, Pulang, Sen Chun, Wa

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Used by all. Also use Thai [tha].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: Below 10%.

Other Comments

Buddhist, Christian.

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