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.