The Austroasiatic languages are a family of languages primarily spoken in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. This language family includes over 100 languages, with notable members such as Vietnamese and Khmer. These languages are characterized by their diverse phonetic systems and complex grammatical structures. Austroasiatic languages are divided into several branches, including Mon-Khmer and Munda. The Mon-Khmer branch encompasses languages spoken in countries like Cambodia and Laos, while the Munda branch includes languages found in eastern India. These languages play a significant role in the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions where they are spoken.