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Khmer K’nuh are an unrecognized, endangered ethnic group indigenous to the South Vietnamese region, mainly located in the mountains Tay Ninh province. There are some Khmer K’nuh located in Mondulkiri and Dak Lak  province but they are known as Khmer K’jah to the K’nuh locals. They have their own language, which blends in Khmer Krom and Bunong together, which is known as K’nuh or K’nouh. The majority of the people practice Tribal religion, as well as blending in Hindu and Buddhist belief.

Population

The population is muchly unknown, but there are 3 villages with scattered populations, mixing in with the Vietnamese, Montagnards, or Khmer Kroms. The population could be under 50 people or even 10 people. There is 1 Khmer K’nuh living in Kratie province claimed by a local, the last K’nuh of Kratie province. The notable populations reside mostly in Tay Ninh and some “Claimed Khmer K’nuh” Have been found in Mondulkiri province and Dak Lak province. There was one person in Ratanakiri, A monk but died of old age. There are 3 Khmer K’nuh people found in Soc Trang.

Religion

The people practice the indigenous religions, worshiping deities as well as guardians and spirits. The most notable is Preah M’bu Jung or Lord rice farmer in english. The people also worship Koupreys which are considered sacred. Hinduism, which was introduced both to the Khmer and the Chams, was brought to these people. There is no Hindu as of now, however Hindu Deities are found present in many local Temples. These deities include Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and many more. Lingas can also be found in the temple. There is one Buddhist temple that also worships the Deities and Hindu Deities. There are 20 confirmed Buddhist, but many of them also practice Animism.