Lao Theung

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Lao Theung

Images of the Lao Theung (right) with the Lao Soung and the Lao Loum
Total population
~2 million (est.)
Regions with significant populations
Laos
Languages
various Austroasiatic languages
Religion
Satsana Phi

The Lao Theung or Lao Thoeng (Lao: ລາວເທິງ pronounced [láːw tʰɤ́ːŋ]) is one of the traditional divisions of ethnic groups living in Laos (the others being the Lao Loum and the Lao Soung). It literally indicates the "midland Lao", and comprises a variety of different ethnic groups of mostly Austro-Asiatic origin. In 1993, the Lao Theung formed 24% of the country's population.