Khmer Language
Linguistic Classification Khmer, also known as Cambodian, is an Austroasiatic language spoken natively by the Khmer people.
Number of Speakers Approximately 17 million native speakers as of 2019.
Official Status Khmer is the official and national language of Cambodia.
Writing System The Khmer script, used for writing the language, is one of the oldest in the region, tracing its origins back to the Brahmi script of ancient India.