Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Mon-Khmer
Language: Riang Lang - (ril)
Alternate Name(s): Black Yang, Riang-Lang
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: China
Population: 56,500
Global Population: 58,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Riang of Myanmar, numbering 56,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 58,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Riang Lang. The primary religion practiced by the Riang is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.
Bible Translations: Available
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