Khuen

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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
khf
Alternate Names
Khouen, Khween, Kween
User Population

8,000 in Laos (1995 L. Chazee). Total users in all countries: 9,000.

Location

Luang Namtha province: Nale, Sing, and Viangphoukha districts.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Khmuic, Mal-Khmu’, Khmu’
Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Khuen
Writing

Thai script [Thai].

Other Comments

Distinct from Kuan [uan], Khmu Keun [kjg]. Buddhist.

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