The population of Vietnam is basically consists of 54 differing
ethnic groups, with Kinh (Viet) people make up around 90% of
that total. This ancestral composition influenced largely by the
two most dominant historical cultures of the region, China and
India, although anthropologically linked to the Mongolic race of
people who proliferate northern and eastern Asia. The breakdown
of the language groups is as follows: Eight 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: Cha