The Austroasiatic language family is a group of languages primarily spoken in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. It includes languages such as Vietnamese, Khmer, and various languages spoken by indigenous tribes in northeastern India and Bangladesh. This family is known for its rich diversity and complex phonetic systems. Linguists categorize the Austroasiatic languages into two main branches: Mon-Khmer and Munda. The Mon-Khmer branch includes languages like Khmer and Vietnamese, while the Munda branch consists of languages spoken in India, such as Santali and Mundari. These languages share common linguistic features and historical roots.