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The Khmer people (Khmer: ជនជាតិខ្មែរ, UNGEGN: Chônchéatĕ Khmêr, ALA-LC: Janajāti Khmaer [cɔn.ciət kʰmae]) are an Austroasiatic ethnic group native to Cambodia. They comprise over 95% of Cambodia's population of 17 million. [15]
Approximately 17-21 separate ethnic groups, most of whom speak Austroasiatic languages related to Khmer, are included in the Khmer Loeu designation, including the Kuy and Tampuan people. These peoples are considered to be the aboriginal inhabitants of the land by the Cambodian authorities.
Jul 2, 2024 · The Khmer people are the largest ethnic group in Cambodia, making up over 90% of the total population. They trace their origins back to the ancient Khmer Empire that ruled much of Southeast Asia from the 9th to 15th century AD.
Aug 11, 2024 · Khmer, any member of an ethnolinguistic group that constitutes most of the population of Cambodia. Smaller numbers of Khmer also live in southeastern Thailand and the Mekong River delta of southern Vietnam. The Khmer language belongs to the Mon-Khmer family, itself a part of the Austroasiatic.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 12, 2024 · The Khmer people have a rich and diverse cultural heritage that has evolved over thousands of years, leaving a lasting impact on the region. This article aims to delve into what is Khmer? Find out the history, language, traditions, and contemporary significance of the Khmer people.
Mar 12, 2013 · The Khmer Empire was a powerful state in South East Asia, formed by people of the same name, lasting from 802 CE to 1431 CE. At its peak, the empire covered much of what today is Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and southern Vietnam.
4 days ago · Cambodia - Culture, Religion, Arts: Before 1970, Cambodian culture and artistic expression were informed by the greatness of the past. The Khmer empire owed much to Indian influence, but its achievements also represented original contributions to Asian civilization.
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