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Moken

  • Alternate names: Basing, Chau Ko', Lawta, Mawken, Orang Laut, Salon, Salong, Selong, Selung Also: in Thailand -- Basing, Chau Ko', Mawken, Salon, Salong, Selong, Selung
  • Scriptures published: New Testament (2002) Portions (1913)
  • Literacy: Various literacy materials in Karen, Burmese, Roman and Thai scripts (Bradley 2007). Literacy classes taught in some communities. Not taught in primary schools. N
  • Primary country: Myanmar (Burma)
  • Region: South. Tanintharyi Region, Mergui archipelago, Dung, and other islands
  • Also used in: Thailand
  • Religion: Traditional religion, Christian
  • Livelihood: Fishermen: marine products
  • Number of users: 6,000 (4,000; 2,000)

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

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