Ladakhi

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Himachal Pradesh state: Lahaul Spiti district; Jammu and Kashmir state: western Leh district, 250 villages and hamlets.

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China

Language NameLadakhi

User Population

12,000 in China (1995).

Location

Western Xizang Autonomous Region.

Alternate Names

Ladak, Ladaphi, Ladhakhi, Ladwags

Dialects

Leh (Central Ladakhi), Shamma (Lower Ladakhi, Sham, Shamskat), Nubra Ladakhi.

Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Tibetan.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Buddhist.