Sila

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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
slt
Alternate Names
Asong, “Kha Pai” , Sida
Population

1,770 in Laos (1995 census). Most members of the ethnic group speak the language (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 2,480.

Location

Luang Namtha Province, Namtha district; Phongsali Province, Samphan, Boun Neua, and Ngot Ou. Also in Viet Nam.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southern
Language Use

Negative attitudes.

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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