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Myanmar is considered one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world with a population of over 59 million people (2012) which are divided into between 60 and 135 ethnic groups. There are hundreds of different languages and dialects spoken among Burmese people which contribute to the variety of the country. The population diversity is one of the most important factors that make Burmese culture unique, absorbing and worth to be discovered. Once taking Myanmar tours, you will not only be conquered and overwhelmed by the beauty and charm of the landscape marked with the golden pagodas, but also be impressed by the hospitality and friendliness of Burmese people. They are rustic, sincere and convivial, they will welcome you with a mild smile and be willing to help you when needed.

According to data of the Myanmar government in 7th, 2012, Myanmar’s total population is 59.1 million people. The average population density in the country is 1.75% / year.

The religions of Burmese People

+ Buddhism (88%)
+ Christianity (6.2%)
+ Islam (4.3%)
+ Hinduism (0.5%)

Major ethnic races in Myanmar

Shan – Kayin – Kachin – Rakhine – Mon – Naga – Chin – Kayah – Wa

  • Greetings in Myanmar

    Greetings in Myanmar | Useful Phrases for Visitors Traveling To Myanmar


    The Myanmar (Burma) form of greeting is not confined to any part of the day such that you say, “Good morning” in the morning and, “Good night” at night. Nor […]

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  • Ethnic woman in Myanmar wearing brass coils around their necks.

    Character Traits of The Burmese


    Step aside from the breathtaking natural landscape, what makes tourists fall in love immediately is the incredible friendliness, gentleness, and simple lifestyle of the Burmese people that even when you come back to your country, these memories will still be with you forever.

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    How to Set Name for Burmese People


    Myanmar people named people according to the birthday in the week instead of their family. Meeting the people in your Burma tour, you will discover that they can also set […]

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  • Dancing ethnic girls in Myanmar.

    The Ethnic Groups in Myanmar


    Myanmar is a multi-ethnic country, with 135 different ethnic groups. Mainly from Myanmar (Burma), accounting for 68% of the population of Myanmar. Followed by ethnic Shan (9%), Keren (8%), Kachin […]

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  • The Burmese (Bana) Ethnic Group in Myanmar

    The Burmese (Bana) Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Burmese (Bana) is also known as the Burman or Burmese that are the largest ethnic groups, dominate the country, accounting for about 68% of the population, often referred to Burma […]

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  • Shan Ethnic Group in Myanmar.

    The Shan Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Shan people accounted for about 9% of the population of Myanmar, is the 2nd main ethnic group in Myanmar after Burmese. Shan is characterized by tall, with light skin. They […]

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    The Kayin (Karen) Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Kayin people (also called Karen) are the third most populous ethnic group in Myanmar, accounting for about 8% of the population of Myanmar. Sgaw and Pwo are two main groups […]

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  • The Kachin in a traditional festival

    The Kachin Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Kachin – often called themselves Jingpaw – accounting for 7% of the population of Myanmar. They live mainly in Kachin province bordering with Van Nam province, China. They have their […]

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  • Rakhine Ethinic Group in Myanmar.

    The Rakhine Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Rakhine people are formerly known as the Arakan – accounting for about 4% of the population of Myanmar, the majority practice Buddhism. Their last ancient capital located in the central […]

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  • Mon ethnic group in Myanmar.

    The Mon Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Ethnic Mon who is called Tailing by Western historians is one of the first groups of Burmese people livng in areas near Thailand. Similar to other minority ethnic groups, the […]

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  • Newyear Festival of Naga People in Myanmar.

    The Naga Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Naga is a multi-ethnic minority group that currently resides in northwestern Myanmar and is scattered across India’s states, for example, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
    There are approximately 300.000 […]

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  • Chin people in Myanmar

    The Chin Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Chin people live in mountainous areas, concentrated mainly in the area of Chin state, bordering with India and Bangladesh in the west, accounts for about 2% of the population of […]

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    The Kayah Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    Kayah people are also known as Red Karen or Karen, settled in isolated mountainous area of Kayah State. Because most of the ethnic minorities in Burma are traditionally practicing animism […]

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  • The Wa Ethnic Group in Myanmar

    The Wa Ethnic Group in Myanmar


    The Wa live in the mountainous area in the northeast of Shan State. During the British colonial domination, the Wa was hated and feared. British colonial distinguish two groups of […]

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