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A language of Laos

Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district, Nam Ve subdistrict, Na Kadok village; Khammouan province: Grommarol, Thakhek, Hinboun, Mahaxai, and Nakai districts.

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Language NameSaek

User Population

Total L1 speakers in Laos and Thailand: 10,000 with a total ethnic population of 20,000. The majority of the speakers are in Laos (Bradley 2007a).

Location

Nakhon Phanom province: Mueang Nakhon Phanom district, At Samat sub-district; Na Wa district, Tha Ruea sub-district.

Alternate Names

Sek, Tai Sek, Xec, Xek

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use Lao [lao].

Other Comments

Buddhist, traditional religion.

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