Stieng, Bulo

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
sti
Alternate Names
Budíp, Northern Stieng, Rangah, Upper Stieng, Xa-Dieng, Xtieng
Population

45,000 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Part of the Xtiêng 85,436 (2009 census) official ethnic community which includes Budeh Stieng [stt]. Population total all countries: 51,540.

Location

Binh Phuoc, Lam Dòng, and Tay Ninh provinces. Also in Cambodia.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Bahnaric, South Bahnaric, Stieng-Chrau
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1971.
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Part of the Xtiêng official ethnic community (85,436, 2009 census) which includes Budeh Stieng [stt]. Christian, traditional religion.

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