Population

According to Asiaweek's issue of August 24, 1994, in the middle of 1994 Myanmar counted a population of 45.5 Millions. This makes Myanmar the fifth most populated country in Southeast Asia. In terms of population it is surpassed by Indonesia with 191.1 Millions, Vietnam with 73 Millions, the Philippines with 65.6 Millions and Thailand with 59.5 Millions.

Myanmar is among the ethnically most mixed countries of Southeast Asia. Officially the Burmese government distinguishes 135 different nationalities far too many for all to be mentioned here.

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The Country and its People

Myanmar - Burma
Geography
Climate
Population
Burmans
Mon
Shan
Karen
Kachin
Chin and Naga
Rohingyas
Religion
History
Bagan Era
Taungu Dynasty
Konbaug Dynasty
Colonial Times
World War II, Postwar Period
Independence
Myanmar Today

Travel Information

Immigration Regulations
Currency
Celebrations and Holidays

Yangon

The City
Attractions in Yangon

Bago

The City
Attractions in and around Bago
Bagan

The Town
Attractions in and around Bagan

Mandalay

The City
Attractions in Mandalay
Attractions around Mandalay
Amarapura
Ava
Sagaing
Mingun
Pyin Oo Lwin
Taunggyi

The City
Attractions around Taunggyi

Keng Tung

Keng Tung