Cao Lan
A language of Viet Nam
| Population | 147,000 (1999 census). |
| Region | San Chay mainly in Tuyen Quang, Bac Can, and Thai Nguyen provinces; also scattered in Yen Bai, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh provinces. |
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Northern Viet Nam, reference number 8 |
| Alternate names | Cao, Caolan, Lan-Sán Chi, “Man Cao-Lan” , “Mán” , San Chay, San Chi, Sán-Chi |
| Dialects | Maintain some features from Northern Tai [nod]. |
| Classification | Tai-Kadai, Kam-Tai, Be-Tai, Tai-Sek, Tai, Central |
| Comments | The official San Chay nationality. Reportedly came from China in the 19th century. May speak a form of Yue Chinese [yue]. Tonal. Traditional religion. |
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