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The Tangshang people, also known as the Tangsa Naga, are a Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, and across the border in Sagaing Region and parts of Kachin State of Myanmar. The Tangshang people in Myanmar were formerly known as Rangpang, Pangmi, and Heimi/Haimi. Tangshang/Tangsa is the largest Naga ethnic group having an approximate population of 450,000. Their language is called Naga-Tase in the Ethnologue and Tase Naga in the ISO code (ISO639-3:nst). They are a scheduled group under the Indian Constitution and there are many sub-groups within Tangsa on both sides of the border.
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The Naga Hills, reaching a height of around 3,825 metres (12,549 ft), lie on the border of India and Burma (Myanmar). They are part of a complex mountain system, and the parts of the mountain ranges inside the Indian state of Nagaland and the Burmese Naga Self-Administered Zone are called the Naga Hills. The highest point of the Naga hills is Mount Saramati.
The Konyak people, also known as the Konyak Naga, are a Tibeto-Burmese major Naga ethnic group in the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They inhabit the Mon District, which is also known as The Land of the Anghs. The Anghs/Wangs are their traditional chiefs whom they hold in high esteem. Facial tattoos were earned for taking an enemy's head.
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Tangsa, also known as Tase and Tase Naga, is a Sino-Tibetan language or language cluster spoken by the Tangsa people of Burma and north-eastern India. Some varieties, such as Shangge, are likely distinct languages. There are about 60,000 speakers in Burma and 40,000 speakers in India.
The Lamkang people, also known as the Lamkang Naga, are a Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group predominantly inhabitanting the Northeast Indian state of Manipur, and some parts of Sagaing Region in Myanmar. They are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (STs) by India. They share close cultural and linguistic affinity with the Anal Naga people.
The Ollo people, also known as the Lazu Naga, are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group mostly resides in the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and some in the Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar. They inhabit 12 villages under Lazu circle in Tirap district. However, due to lack of official recognition from Government of Arunachal Pradesh they are considered a subgroup of ethnic Nocte people.
The Lainong people, also known as the Lainong Naga, are a Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group that mostly resides in Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar. They are one of the major Naga ethnic group of Myanmar and mostly inhabiting the Lahe and Hkamti Townships in Myanmar.
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- ↑ S. R. Tohring (2010). Violence and identity in North-east India: Naga-Kuki conflict. Mittal Publications. pp. xv–xvii. ISBN 978-81-8324-344-5.
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