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are a Sino-Tibetan language speaking ethnic group which resides primarily in southern and southeastern Burma (Myanmar). The Karen make up approximately 7 percent of the total Burmese population of approximately 50 million people.[1] A large number of Karen also reside in Thailand, mostly on the Thai-Burmese border. The Karen are often confused with the Red Karen(or Karenni). One subgroup of the Karenni, the Padaung tribe from the border region of Burma and Thailand, are best known for the neck rings worn by the women of this group of people. Karen legends refer to a 'river of running sand' which ancestors reputedly crossed. Many Karen think this refers to theGobi Desert, although they have lived in Burma for centuries. The Karen constitute the biggest ethnic population in Burma after the Bamars and Shans.[2]
Some of the Karen, led primarily by the Karen National Union (KNU), have waged a war against the central government since early 1949. The aim of the KNU at first was independence. Since 1976 the armed group has called for a federal system rather than an independent Karen State.
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How many people speak Karen languages?
Approximately 3-4 million people speak various Karen languages, which are a group of languages spoken primarily in Myanmar and Thailand.
What is it called you Thailand when women where rings round their neck?
They are part of a hill tribe, most commonly known as the Karen hill tribe. These people are not actually from Thailand but are actually from Burma however alot of them now do live in the north of Thailand, if you are ever in Thailand, please visit the hilltribes they are amazing people.
What does GOE mean?
Goe mean in language of Karen from Thailand it mean snack .
What are Thailand's racial or ethnic groups?
Thailand's population is predominantly made up of Thai people, with smaller ethnic minorities including Chinese, Malay, and indigenous groups such as Karen and Hmong. There is also a significant population of expatriates from various countries living in Thailand.
Who speaks Thai?
People in Thailand, and some people from Thailand.
Where does people live in Thailand?
Where? They probably live somewhere in Thailand. In what? That is another question.
What do you call those people in Thailand?
People from Thailand are called Thai.
What food do Karen people eat?
Karen people eat rice.
What did dr Karen nelson discover?
doctor karen nelson discovered how people do-do.
How many Burma people kill Karen people?
More than 2000 Karen people.
Are all Thailand people smart?
Yes all Thailand people are very smart.
Why Karen people not have freedom?
Because Burmese Soldiers bother ours karen people .
