Alternate Names: Bu-Nong, Highland Nung, Nong, Tai Nung, Tay, Tày Nùng
Dialects: Giang, Khen Lài, Nùng An, Nùng Cháo, Nùng Inh, Nùng Lòi, Nùng Phan Slình (Nùng Fan Slihng), Nùng Qúy Rin (Guiren), Xuòng. Reportedly similar to Tày ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 969,000 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Ethnic population: 969,000 (2009 census).
Language Use: Ethnic group members preserved the language and culture more than the Tày. Also use Vietnamese [vie].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1971–1975.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Viet Nam
Other Comments: Different from Chinese Nung , (Cantonese). Nùng is an official ethnic community.