Phong-Kniang

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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
pnx
Alternate Names
Keneng, Kenieng, Lao Phong, Pong, “Kha Niang” (pej.), “Khaniang” (pej.)
User Population

30,700 (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Houaphan province: Houameuang and Xam Neua districts, near the Neun and Peun rivers.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Khmuic, Xinh Mul
Language Use

Also use Lao [lao].

Language Development

Many are educated.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Phong-Kniang
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

A Phong exonym of Kniang and not to be confused with Kha Phong, a dialect of Maleng [pkt], nor with the autonym Pong as a dialect of Hung [hnu] (Ferlus 1996). Traditional religion.