The Mal are an aboriginal ethnic group in Laos.
Name Variation
The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.[1]
Language
The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language.[1] The Khmuic languages are Austro-Asiatic.[1] There is some debate as to whether the Khmuic languages are of the Mon-Khmer branch, but the majority opinion is that they are not.
Geographic Distribution
- Population in Laos: 23,193 in Xaignabouli Province[1]
- Population in Thailand: 4,700[2]
- Population in United States: Unknonwn
Religeon
The Mal largely practice traditional ethnic religeon involving ancestor worship.[2]
References
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