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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Myanmar an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Kayin - Myanmar, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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KAYIN STATE OVERVIEW |
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Capital: Pha an
Location: Southern
Area: 30,383 km2
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Population: 1,431,377
Density: 47/ km2
Ethnicities: Kayin,Padaung,Bamar,
Shan, Pa-O, Mon, Rakhine |
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Kayin State is an administrative division of Myanmar and also known as Karen State. The capital city is Pa-an. The Kayin State has common borders with Mandalay Division and Shan State on the north, Kayah State and Thailand on the east, Mon State and Bago Division on the west.
Some of the eastern parts bordering Thailand are under the control of armed groups that are said to have been fighting the government forces. There are news (2004) that these insurgent groups have been in talks with the government for cease fire agreement and possible cooperation on the country building.
Like Shan and Kayah states, Kayin state offers many scenic spots comprising of hills and rivers, farmlands which have traditionally been operated organically, in addition to the local cultures. In the future, when transport, peace and communication improve people will be able to explore the unseen beauties of the state. It is important, however, for everyone to not exploit the local beauty carelessly for the sake of income money and self knowledge. Sustainable and responsible tourism that would generate income and education to the local population should be promoted.
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| The Karen people in Myanmar are Christian, Buddhist and animist. Most Christian Karens are Baptists.
Myanmar is ruled by a military government with a very poor record of respecting human rights. Because of ethnic and religious disputes, the ruling junta of Myanmar treats the Karen people very badly. It is reported by international human rights groups that the junta refuses to build schools, hospitals, or other kind of public infrastructure in the region. It is also reported that the military used to enter Karen villages, raping women, killing children, and using the men as slaves to build streets. They are also reported to steal food from the local villagers, as the junta often does not give their own soldiers with simple supplies like guns, ammunition or meals.
Many Karen consider the Karen National Union to be their true government and have joined the Karen National Liberation Army to fight the Burmese junta. However, the Karen are not the only ethnic minority fighting the junta; there are many different armies that are fighting against the military government of Burma . These irregular armies are not, however, politically or strategically unified, because of different religious beliefs, political stands, social customs, and organizational structures. |
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The capital city of Kayin State can be reached in 8 hours drive from Yangon. In the north a road leads to Thandaung from Toungoo in Bago Division. Mawchi-Mawchi road passes through the Kayin State. In the south, the Yangon-Mottama Road branches out to Pha-an via Thaton and Myaing Galay. There is another road from Mawlamyine to Pha-an. Kayin State still has no rail service but it is well provided with natural waterways. The Thanlyin river is one of the major transport routes. River boats from Mawlamyine can sail upstream to Shwegun in the north of Pha-An, the capital. Along the Ataran river boats are able to connect Kya-In-Seik-Gyi with Mawlamyine. Visitors to Pha-An normally arrive by road from Thaton on Yangon - Mawlamyine highway. Some tourists come by boat from Mawlamyine. |
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GETTING AROUND
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KAYIN STATE RESOURCES |
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KAYIN STATE ECONOMY |
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The main economy is agriculture and its related businesses. Rice, betelnut, ground nut, sesame, peas, beans, coffee, tea are grown. Rubber plantation are found in the southern areas. Evergreen forests cover roughly half of the region. Teak and other hard wood timber are important products of the region. Opposite Pha-An, on the western side the Thanlyin river there is a cement production plant in Myaing Ka Lay district. |
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