Vietnamese Language
Linguistic Classification Vietnamese is an Austroasiatic language, specifically within the Mon–Khmer branch.
Number of Speakers Approximately 85 million native speakers in Vietnam, making it the most spoken Austroasiatic language.
Official Status Vietnamese is the official and national language of Vietnam.
Geographical Distribution Predominantly spoken in Vietnam, with significant Vietnamese-speaking communities in countries such as the United States, Cambodia, Laos, France, and Australia.