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Which ethnic group is concentrated in the Manipur valley?
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The largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, Loktak Lake is known for its numerous phumdis, or floating islands with vegetation.
The Meiteis (also known as Meeteis) are the dominant ethnic group concentrated in the Manipur valley. While the valley is primarily inhabited by the Meitei people, the surrounding hill areas are home to various indigenous tribes, most notably the Nagas in the north and the Kukis in the south.12