ASIA
There are an estimated 260 million indigenous peoples in
Asia, making it the most culturally diverse region in the world. Asian
indigenous peoples face problems such as denial of self-determination, the loss
of control over their land and natural resources, discrimination and
marginalization, heavy assimilation pressure and violent repression by state
security forces. - http://www.iwgia.org
Bangladesh: Bengalis
(45 different ethnic groups)
Bangladesh
Chittagong Hill
Chittagong Hill
Tracts: Jummas
(11 indigenous groups)
Burma: Chin,
Kachin, Karen, Karenni, Mon, Rakhine and Shan
Cambodia: Cambodians
(20 different groups)
China: Chinese
(55 ethnic minorities)
India: Adivasis
(461 ethnic groups)
Indonesia: 365
ethnic and sub-ethnic groups
Laos: Lao
and Tai 100 ethnic sub-groups within 49 ethnic groups
Malaysia: Orang
Asli, (Aboriginal-Malay, Negrito/Semang and Senoi) and
Orang
Ulu/Dayak, (Berawan, Bidayuh, Bisayah, Iban, Kayan, Kedayan,
Kelabit,
Kenyah, Murut, Penan and Punan,)
Nagalim: Nagas
(45 different Tribes)
Nepal: Adivasi
Janajati (102 castes, Natives, religions and 92 languages)
Philippines: Igorot,
Lumad and Mangyan
Sri Lanka: Vadda
Taiwan/China: 14
recognized Indigenous groups and 9 Ping Pu not recognized groups
Thailand: Akha,
Hmong, Karen, Khamu, Lahu, Lisu, Lua, Mien and Thin
Tibet: Tibetans
(in exile)
Vietnam: Kinh
(53 ethnic minority groups)
