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Myanmar
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| RELIGION |
Since the ancient times, there has been full freedom of worship
for followers of religions. So, different religions can be practised
in Myanmar. The religious edifices and religious orders have been
in existence and religious festivals can be held on a grand scale.
Although the main religion, Buddhism is practised by the 89.3 percent
of the population, there is full freedom of worship for other religions.
Christianity is practised by 5.6 percent, Islam by 3.8 percent, Hinduism
by 0.5 percent and Animism by 0.2 percent respectively.
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| CITIZENSHIP |
Every national and every person born of parents, both of whom are
nationals are citizens by birth.
The following persons born in or outside the State are also citizens:
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- Persons born of parents, both of whom are citizens;
- Persons born of parents, one of whom is a citizen and the other
an associate citizen;
- Persons born of parents, one of whom is a citizen and the other
a naturalized citizen;
- Offsprings born of parents, one of whom is a citizen, or an associate
citizen, or a naturalized citizen and the other born of parents, both
of whom are associate citizens;
- Offsprings born of parents, one of whom is a citizen, or an associate
citizen, or a naturalized citizen and the other born of parents, both
of whom are naturalized citizens;
- Offsprings born of parents, one of whom is a citizen, or an associate
citizen, or a naturalized citizen and the other born of parents, one
of whom is an associate citizen and the other a naturalized citizen;
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| MYANMAR RESIDENTS REGISTRATION |
| Compilation of national registration which puts on record name,
male or female, age and date of birth, birth-place, nationality, residence,
marital status is of importance. |
| IMMIGRATION |
Laws have been enacted for the permission of entry and stay for
any foreigner in the Union of Myanmar. Any foreigner shall not be
allowed to enter the Union of Myanmar without stay visa or passports.
Foreigners are not allowed to enter the country at any rate without
passports or valid certificates of registration. Visas must be applied
for in a prescribed way.
Foreigners who enter the country with visas are allowed to stay one
month. Depending upon the entry visa, the validity period can be extended.
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| FOREIGNERS |
Laws have been enacted to allow or check the residence, transition
and travelling in
Myanmar for foreigners. And a punishment of deportation has been provided.
Foreigners who are travelling without certificates, or those who travel
out of the limited area, or those who travel with invalid certificates
and those who fail to adhere to the laws can be taken into custody
without warrants.
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| CENSUS SURVEY |
| Census is taken to record population, animals, property and business.
Statistics are taken in cooperation with the authorities concerned
all over the country or region-wise. Population, statistics are included
in the task. |
| Taking of census is conducted by the Government entirely or partly
in the country. Census is taken once in ten years. The task is undertaken
by the Population Department to give the accurate statistics on population,
male or female, age-groups, regional residence. |
| NATIONAL REGISTRATION AND CITIZENSHIP REGISTRATION |
| National Registration cards are issued to those residing in the
country in accordance with the 1921 Registration by law. Today, Citizenship
Cards are issued to those legally eligible. |
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