Qabiao

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
laq
Alternate Names
Bendi Lolo, Ka Bao, Ka Biao, Laqua, Lolo, Pen Ti, Pu Péo, Pubiao, Pupeo
Population

690 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Most of the ethnic group use the language (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 708.

Location

Hà Giang Province, Viet Nam-Yunnan-Kwangsi border, upper Clear river valley, Dunshi, Pugao, Pula, Pubang, and Manong; Yên Minh and Mèo Vac districts; Dông Van district, Phô Là and Sung Chang villages. Also in China.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Tai-Kadai, Kra, Eastern Kra
Dialects

Lexical similarity: 38% with Gelao, 33% with Lachi [lbt], 30% with Northern Zhuang, 29% with Dong [doh], 26% with Hlai [lic], 10% with Hmong, 7% with Iu Mien [ium].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Qabiao
Other Comments

Pu Péo is an official ethnic community. Traditional religion.

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