Vietnamese people
The Kinh people
Other name: Kinh Language: The Viet have their own language and writing system. Vietnamese belongs to the Viet-Muong language group (of the Austroasiatic language
The Hoa Ethnic Group
Other names: Khach, Han, Tau. Population: 900,185 people Local groups: Quang Dong, Quang Tay, Hai Nam, Trieu Chau, Phuc Kien, Sang Phang, Xia PHong, Thang Nham, Minh Huong,
The Sandiu Ethnic Group
Proper name: San Deo Nhin (or Son Dao Nhan) Other names: Trai, Trai Dat, Man quan coc (which means “man-in-shorts”), Man vay xe (“man in split cloth”). Population: 93,530 people
Se Dang Ethnic Group
Proper name: Xo Teng (Hdang, Xdang, Hdra), Mnam, Ca Dong, Ha Lang (Xlang), Tay Tri (Tay Tre), Chau. Other names: Hdang, Kmrang, Con lan, Brila. Population: 96,766 people Local groups:
The Nung Ethnic Group
Proper name: Nong Population: 705,709 people Local groups: Nung Giang, Nung Xuong, Nung An, Nung Inh, Nung Loi, Nung Chao, Nung Phan Sling, Nung Quy Rin, Nung Din… Language: The Nung
Communicating with Vietnamese
Many languages and dialects are spoken in Vietnam, but Vietnamese is the official language and the language of most people. Many older Vietnamese are familiar with French or English. Interest in
