Rhavanese Ethnicities

List of Ethnic Groups in Rhava

There are 6 major ethnic groups in Rhava recognized by the Rhavanese government. Each ethnicity has their own language, traditions, and subculture. The largest ethnic groups are: Rhavanese 60.02%, Tonmai 13.54%, Thale 9.02%, Lan 5.98%, Khmeng 2.10%, Huang 2.00%, with all others comprising the remaining 0.34% (2020 census).

Thông (Rhavanese)

The Rhavanese, also known the Thông, are the biggest Rhavanese group, and can be found everywhere distributed through the country. The Thông are known for having olive coloured skin, and having a unique culture to most cultures around the globe. Being that largest ethnic group in Rhava, they have been their a long time and are seen as a "normal" group to most. Unlike the Tonmai and Thale they are not prosecuted. The Thông use a lot of lime and Nuoc Mam (fish sauce) in their cooking, and make foods like Pho, Cha Gio, Nam Toc, and many more.

Tonmai

The Tonmai, also known as the Kedán are an ethnic group living in northwestern Rhava's Thaboul province. The Tonmai are known for having lighter skin, and having a very different culture, language, and cuisine making it the most alien ethnicity in Rhava comparatively. The Tonmai are believed to of sailed to Rhava from the Ygros sea in the early 1500s. The Tonmai cook with spices such as za'atar, and make foods like Kibbeh, Shawarma, and Pita. The Tonmai capital is Al-cedaan, located in the north western corner of the Thaboul province. The largest city is Al-rasif, located centrally in the Thaboul province, on the coast.

Thale

The Thale, also known as the Panang, are an ethnic group living in eastern Rhava's Sambal Bokur province. The Thale are known for having the darkest skin of all the Rhavanese ethnic groups, and having a more Marenai culture rather than Alharun. The Thale are believed to of sailed to Rhava from somewhere near Batengdei during the Vit Ao dynasty in Rhava. The Thale cook with star anise, ginger, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Things like Nasi Goreng, and Beef Rendang are common in Thale cooking. The Thale capital if Poya city, locate in western Sambal Bokur. The largest Thale city is Manaw, located in eastern Sambal Bokur.

Lan

The Lan or Lannai, are a Huang group in Rhava, and direct descendants of the Yellow Empire living in Rhava's Yume (Yu Mei) province. The Lan have a more mainland Alharun look, and have similar structured faces and eyes to the Thông. The Lan even have their own language, Rhavanese Huang or Lan, which is recognized dialect of Huang developed after the Yellow takeover of Rhava. The Lan cook foods like Shui Zhu Yu, Mapo Tofu, Xiao long Bao, and many more. The Yu Mei province in particular, is know for being Yeo and Fulgi Huang as well as Rhavan Huang. The Lan capital is Gong Fa city. The largest Lan city is tied two ways, with the cities of New Wulumuqi and Haseong.

Khmeng

The Khmeng or Mueng people are a minority group living all around Rhava. Thought to be the original indigenous people of the island, they are related to the Azlo people of Metztlitlaca. There are approximately 819,000 Khmeng in Rhava, and in other Huang countries, as well as the neighboring states of Tikongkhett (Tikong) and Tagalo located in the sea of peace. the Khmeng use Rhavanese ingredients like lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, green onions, mint, galangal, and ginger as well as other Rhavanese spices. The Khmeng in the past have tried to get their own nation, yet the closest they have gotten are the Rhavanese run islands of Tikong and Tagalo.