The 54 Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam A Visual Summary – 360nomad
With 54 officially recognized ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages, Vietnam is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Southeast Asia and perhaps the world, in relation to its land mass.
Journey through the mountainous North where the colorful Lo Lo, Phu La, Ha Nhi and Pu Peo call home. The vast Central Highlands plateau home to the Ba Na, Co Tu, Xo Dang and Brau. All the way South to the Mekong Delta, home of the Cham and Khmer. These are just a handful of the many ethnic minority groups in Vietnam, a country at the crossroads of Southeast Asia with great cultural, linguistic and genetic diversity.
Presented here is a visual guide to the 54 primary ethnic groups of Vietnam. Click on the name of an ethnic group at the top of the page to see a summary with the official stamp and photo (if available). If you pay close attention you can see the traditional homes of each ethnic group in the background of the stamp. For a more concise and sortable list of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam click here.
