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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
sss
Alternate Names
Bru, Kah So, Makong, Mang Cong, Mangkong, Mang-Koong, Mankoong, So Makon, Thro
Population

118,000 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 188,000.

Location

Khammouan and Savannakhet provinces. Also in Thailand.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, West Katuic, Brou-So
Dialects

So Phong, So Slouy, So Trong. Similar to Bru [bru].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1980–2004.
Writing
Thai script.
Other Comments

Glossonym: Mangkong and Bru in Laos. Traditional religion.

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