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| CLIMATE |
The climate of Myanmar is roughly divided into three seasons: summer,
rainy season and cold season. From March to mid-May are summer months;
the rain falls from mid-May to the end of October and the cold season
starts in November and ends in the end of February. Generally, Myanmar
enjoys a tropical monsoon climate. However, climatic conditions differ
widely from place to place due to widely differing topographical situations.
For instance, Central Myanmar has an annual rainfall of less than
40 inches while the Rakhine coast gets about 200 inches.
Besides, the average highest temperature in Central Myanmar during
the summer months March and April is above 110° F (43.3 degree
centigrade) while in Northern Myanmar, it is about 79° F(36.1
degree centigrade) and on the Shan Plateau between 85° F and 95°
F(29.4 centigrade and 35 degree). Temperature of towns vary according
to their location and elevation.
The location and topography of the country create summer, rainy season,
and cold season. Extremes of temperature are not encountered. The
direction of winds and depression bring rains, and in some years,
severe storms occur causing damage from storm in coastal regions.
In order to bring about the favourable climatic conditions, the State
has given priority to the Nine Districts Special Region Refoliation
Project.
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| FLORA AND FAUNA |
Myanmar is endowed with a rich diversity of habitat types arising
largely from its unusual ecological diversity. It is home to nearly
300 known mammal species, 300 reptiles, and about 100 bird species.
The country is also a haven for about 7000 species of plant life.
The potential worth of plant species in Myanmar is considerable.
Since Myanmar considers such a rich pool of biodiversity as an important
national asset, the government of the Union of Myanmar has drawn up
strict regulations to protect its reservoir of biodiversity and biological
resources.
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| POPULATION |
| The Union of Myanmar is made up of over hundred
national races of which the main ethnic groups are Kachin, Kayah,
Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. According to the statistics
of 2000-2001, the population of the country is estimated at million and the population growth rate is 1.84 percent. Males constitute
23.46 Million, forming 49.66 percent and females constitute 23.79
million, forming 50.34 percent. It is expected that the population
will reach 50 million by the year 2000. |
| Population Growth and Projection of Myanmar
According to the Census Years. (1872-2003) |
| Sr. |
Census Year |
Area Square mile |
Population (Million) |
Density of Population Per square mile |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 1 |
1872 * |
88566 |
2.727 |
31 |
|
| 2 |
1881 * |
87220 |
3.737 |
43 |
|
| 3 |
1891 |
171430 |
7.722 |
45 |
|
| 4 |
1901 |
226209 |
10.491 |
46 |
|
| 5 |
1911 |
230839 |
12.115 |
52 |
|
| 6 |
1921 |
233707 |
13.212 |
57 |
|
| 7 |
1931 |
233492 |
14.667 |
63 |
|
| 8 |
1941 |
261057 |
16.824 |
64 |
|
| 9 |
1973 |
261228 |
28.921 |
111 |
|
| 10 |
1983 |
261228 |
35.308 |
135 |
2.02 |
| 11 |
1993 ** |
261228 |
43.116 |
165 |
1.87 |
| 12 |
1996 ** |
261228 |
45.565 |
174 |
1.84 |
| 13 |
1997 ** |
261228 |
46.40 |
178 |
1.84 |
| 14 |
2000 ** |
261228 |
49.008 |
188 |
1.84 |
| 15 |
2003 ** |
261228 |
51.660 |
198 |
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Note : - * Census for only Lower Myanmar taken by the British.
** Projection
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| Area and Estimated Population(2000-2001) |
| Sr. |
State/Division |
Area (Square mile) |
Population |
| |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| |
The Union |
261227.8 |
47254716 |
23464828 |
23789828 |
| 1 |
Kachin State |
34379.222 |
1224866 |
605693 |
619173 |
| 2 |
Kayah State |
4529.563 |
252795 |
128354 |
124441 |
| 3 |
Kayin State |
11730.849 |
1431377 |
708000 |
723377 |
| 4 |
Chin State |
13906.967 |
465361 |
226356 |
239005 |
| 5 |
Sagaing Division |
36534.714 |
5280362 |
2586103 |
2694259 |
| 6 |
Taninthayi Division |
16735.557 |
1297518 |
648286 |
649232 |
| 7 |
Bago Division |
15214.129 |
4930146 |
2469047 |
2461099 |
| 8 |
Magway Division |
17305.32 |
4382182 |
2150151 |
2232031 |
| 9 |
Mandalay Division |
14294.721 |
6313938 |
3114625 |
3199313 |
| 10 |
Mon State |
4747.758 |
2390681 |
1198694 |
1191987 |
| 11 |
Rakhine State |
14200.083 |
2653529 |
1321303 |
1332226 |
| 12 |
Yangon Division |
3927.144 |
5382051 |
2675010 |
2707041 |
| 13 |
Shan State |
60155.227 |
4701669 |
2356373 |
2345269 |
| 14 |
Ayeyawady Division |
13566.593 |
6548241 |
3276893 |
3271348 |
