Maleng
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A language of Laos
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Malang, Malieng
Population
500 in Laos (Bradley 2007a). Ethnic population: Less than 1,000. Total users in all countries: 1,700.
Location
Khammouan province: Nakay district, Nam Theun valley, near Theun river; Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district, Lac Sao sub-district, Ban Baga Tan.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Maleng, Pakatan (Kha Pakatan), Malang, Hareme.
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. All also use Lao [lao] (Schliesinger 2003b).
Language Resources
Traditional religion.