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XHV ISO 639-3

Khua

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639
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Population
3,000 in Viet Nam (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Total users in all countries: 5,000.
Location:
West central; Quang Binh province, southeast of Giap Tam.
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Bru Van Kieu.
Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, West Katuic, Bru
Other Comments
Part of the Bru Vân Kieu official ethnic community (74,506, 2009 census). Distinct from Cua [cua].

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Khua
User Population
2,000 in Laos (1981).
Location
Khammouan province: Bouarapha district, northwest of Boualapha.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
Different from Cua [cua]. Traditional religion.
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Map

Location: West central; Quang Binh province, southeast of Giap Tam.