Jeh

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Language NameJeh

User Population

11,500 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Attapu province: Sanxai district; Xekong province: Dakchung district; basin of Dak Main, Kamane, and Poko rivers.

Alternate Names

Die, Gie, Yae, Yaeh, Yeh

Dialects

Jeh Bri La, Jeh Mang Ram.

Language Status

5* (Developing).

Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%.

Other Comments

Traditional religion.