Myanmar People and Races
Shan
Shans reside in the Eastern plateau. The Shan
State of Myanmar occupy principally the plateau east
of the Ayeyawady and Sittaung valleys, south of the
Bhamo district and north of Kayah State.Shan are
settling in valleys and river basins. Most of the
Danu, Taungyoe, Intha (Ansa), and Bamar are living
in the western part of the Shan State. A lot of
Palaung.
(Taahn) are usually found in the northern partof
the State, especially at Namsam Town, and can also
be found in Pindaya, Yatsauk and Maingkaing
Townships. Paos are settling in the sourthern part
of Shan State, whereas Kachin and Lisu (Lishaw) in
the north,Kokant Tayok in the Kokant region, Wa (Lweila)
in Hopan Township which is situated in the east of
Thanlwin river. E-Kaw (Akha), Lahu reside in
Kyaingtong region.
Most of the population are Buddhists, Islam,
Christianity and Hinduism religions are present.
Myanmar language is spoken widely and local
nationalities dialect are also spoken.
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