Who are the people over there? vs Who are those people over there?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Who are the people over there?" is a general question asking about the identity of the individuals in a certain location. On the other hand, "Who are those people over there?" implies that the speaker is referring to specific individuals that are visible or known to both the speaker and the listener.

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Who are the people over there?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the identity of the individuals in a certain location without specifying any particular group of people.

Examples:

Who are the people over there? I don't recognize them.
Who are the people over there? Are they our new neighbors?

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Can you share 'em with the people over there?
You see that group of people over there?
(Bolivia) What's going to happen to the people over there?
So you never had people over?
How could we do that, just keep inviting people over?
You'd let me have people over?
Maybe have a few people over?
What if Thomas wins and gets our people over here?
You see all these people Over here?
Massacre a dozen innocent people over bad blood? That's insane.
Do you guys mind if I crash here, do some writing, maybe have a few people over?
Do you guys mind if I crash here, do some writing, maybe have a few people over?
How could we do that, just keep inviting people over?
The one who killed all those people over in Bemidji?
How do we reassure people over this issue?
You think I'd hurt people over that?
You know who didn't assist people over break? Evan.
How does he win people over so quickly?
So your parents are just cool with having people over whenever?
For example, do they cater for all ages or only for young people over 18?

Alternatives:

Who are the individuals over there?
Who are the folks over there?
Who are the persons over there?
Who are the individuals in that group over there?
Who are the people in that area over there?

Who are those people over there?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the identity of specific individuals that are visible or known to both the speaker and the listener.

Examples:

Who are those people over there? I think I recognize them.
Who are those people over there? Do you know them?

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You see that group of people over there?
Can you share 'em with the people over there?
(Bolivia) What's going to happen to the people over there?
The one who killed all those people over in Bemidji?
So you never had people over?
How could we do that, just keep inviting people over?
You'd let me have people over?
Maybe have a few people over?
What if Thomas wins and gets our people over here?
You see all these people Over here?
Massacre a dozen innocent people over bad blood? That's insane.
Do you guys mind if I crash here, do some writing, maybe have a few people over?
Do you guys mind if I crash here, do some writing, maybe have a few people over?
How could we do that, just keep inviting people over?
I want bottles of champagne for those people over there...
I think those people over there just finished their plate of hummus.
Look at those people over there.
Those people over there just got off the plane... from Toronto...
How do we reassure people over this issue?
You think I'd hurt people over that?

Alternatives:

Who are those individuals over there?
Who are those folks over there?
Who are those persons over there?
Who are those individuals in that group over there?
Who are those people in that area over there?

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Who are the people over there? vs Who are those people over there?