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.
