Burma

  • It is also now called Myanmar.
  • It is slightly smaller than Texas.
  • It is bordered by Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, and Thailand.
  • The population is 55,746,253.
  • The median age is 27.
  • Approximately 90% of their population is under the age of 54.
  • The ethnic groups are Burman (68%), Shan (9%), Karen (7%), Rakhine (4%), Chinese (3%), Indian (2%), Mon (2%) and other (5%).
  • The official language is Burmese.
  • The religions include Buddhist (89%), Christian (4%) Muslim (4%), Animist (1%), and other (2%).
  • There is a very high risk for disease.
  • There are currently around 200,000 refugees in Burma.
  • They have a whole group of people who are not recognized as citizens by the government.
  • Burma is the source of much human trafficking and child labor.