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present there are 54 different ethnic groups inhabiting Vietnam, in
which Kinh (Viet) people make up nearly 90% of the whole population, and
53 other ethnic groups represent over 10%.
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Vietnamese nation was formed through a process of two major ancient
cultures, the Chinese and the Indian. Thus a peculiar trait of Vietnam's
culture was formed. As far as anthropology is concerned the Vietnamese
people have their origin in the Mongolid race, believed to be one of the
major or races of the world and often found in northern and eastern
Asia.
* 54 different ethnic groups inhabiting Vietnam can divide eight different groups by the Vietnamese language:
- The Viet - Muong Group includes 4 ethnic groups: Chut, Kinh, Muong, Tho.
- The Tay - Thai Group includes 8 ethnic groups: Bo Y, Giay, Lao, Lu, Nung, San Chay, Tay, Thai.
- The Mon - Khmer Group
includes 21 ethnic groups: Ba Na, Brau, Bru-Van Kieu, Cho Ro, Co, Co
Ho, Co Tu, Gie Trieng, Hre, Khang, Khmer, Kho Mu, Ma, Mang, M'nong, O
Du, Ro Mam, Ta Oi, Xinh Mun, Xo Dang, Xtieng.
 - The Mong - Dao Group includes 3 groups: Dao, Mong, Pa Then.
- The Kadai Group includes 4 ethnic groups: Co Lao, La Chi, La Ha, Pu Peo.
- The Nam Dao Group includes 5 ethnic groups: Cham, Chu Ru, Ede, Gia Rai, Raglai.
- The Han Group includes 3 ethnic groups: Hoa, Ngai, San Diu.
- The Tang Group includes 6 ethnic groups: Cong, Ha Nhi, La Hu, Lo Lo, Phu La, Si La.
In
the core of the history of national development, all these groups of
people have been closely attached to one another in sharing the same
tasks of fighting against foreign invaders, defending the country's
territory, gaining the right to live and the right to national
independence and self-determination. Each group of ethnic people have
developed their own language and identity, thus making the Vietnamese
culture, long known for its variety, a well blended combination of
different cultures.
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