Phong-Kniang
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A language of Laos
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Keneng, Kenieng, Lao Phong, Pong, “Kha Niang” (pej.), “Khaniang” (pej.)
Population
30,700 (2015 census). Based on ethnicity.
Location
Houaphan province: Aet and Xieng Khor districts near Neun river; Xiengkhoang province.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Language Development
Many are educated.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
A Phong exonym of Kniang and not to be confused with Kha Phong, a dialect of Maleng [pkt], nor with the autonym Pong as a dialect of Hung [hnu] (Ferlus 1996). Traditional religion.