The population of Laos comprises a blend of indigenous and migrants from various parts of Asia, though most are definitely original inhabitants of the region. The Lao language belongs to the Tai language family, which has its roots in the Guangxi area of China. Languages can spread and be adopted by civilization that it reaches far from its origin. For instance, English serves as a shared language among all Singaporeans, yet its roots trace back to England, located over 10,000 km away.