Alak

A language of Laos

ISO 639: alk
Alternate Names: Halak, Harak, Harlak, Hrlak
Population: 25,000 (2015 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Xekong province: Lamam and Thataeng districts; Attapu and Salavan provinces.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Bahnaric, Central Bahnaric
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Bahnar [bdq], Tampuan [tpu], and Romam [rmx].
Language Use: Used as L2 by Lavi [lvi], Talieng [tdf].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Alak
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Xekong province: Lamam and Thataeng districts; Attapu and Salavan provinces.