Yoy people
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,100 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Thailand, Laos, Vietnam | |
| Languages | |
| Thai, Lao, Yoy | |
| Religion | |
| Theravada Buddhism |
The Yoy people are an ethnic group in Southeast Asia.
Other names and spellings[edit]
- Tai Jo
- Tai Yo
- Tai Yoi
- Tai Yoy
- Dioi
- Giy
- Yooi
- Yuai
- Lao Yuai
- Duoi
- Yoe
- Yooy
Geographic Distribution[edit]
- Population of 1,300 in Khammouan Province of Laos
- Population of 6,000 in Thailand
- Population of 800 in Vietnam
Religions[edit]
- Theravada Buddhism (with Animism influence)
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| Lao-Tai | |
|---|---|
| Vietic | |
| Mon–Khmer | |
| Hmong–Mien | |
| Tibeto-Burman | |
| General groupping |
|
| Austroasiatic, Vietic | |
|---|---|
| Austroasiatic (non-Vietic) | |
| Hmong–Dao | |
| Tai–Kadai | |
| Sino-Tibetan languages | |
| Malayo-Polynesian | |
