Riang Lai
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A language of Myanmar
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ban Roi, Liang Sek, Ranei, Riang Seak, Striped Karen, Yang, Yang Lai, Yin Kya, Yinchia
Population
12,000 (2008), decreasing.
Location
South Shan State, Langkho district.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Typology
SVO.
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Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Included in official ethnic group as Yin Net and Yin Kya. Called Karen by the Burmese or Shan yin or yang due to their colorful dress. Yin Net means Black Karen and Yinchia or Yin Kya means Striped (tiger) Karen in Burmese. Buddhist, traditional religion.