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A language of
Myanmar
Location
Shan state: Kentung valley area east.
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Laos
Language Name
Khün
User Population
600 in Laos (Schliesinger 2003a).
Location
Louangphabang province: sacred temple area.
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Thailand
Language Name
Khün
User Population
6,280 in Thailand (2000).
Location
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces.
Alternate Names
Gon Shan, Hkun, Khuen, Khun Shan, Tai Khün
Language Status
5* (Developing).
Other Comments
Non-indigenous. Different from Khuen [khf], a Mon-Khmer language of Laos. Buddhist.
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