Shan State
state in Republic of the Union of Myanmar
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Summary
Shan State is a state of Myanmar[1]. It draws 3,393 Wikipedia views per month (state of myanmar category, ranking #2 of 7).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Myanmar[3]
- Country: Myanmar[4]
- Capital: Taunggyi[5]
- Shares border with: Kachin State[6], Bokeo Province[7], Kayin State[8], Sagaing Region[9], Mandalay Region[10], Kayah State[11], Mae Hong Son[12], Chiang Mai[13], Chiang Rai[14], Lūang Namthā[15], Yunnan[16]
- Commons category: Shan State[17]
- Official website: http://www.shanstate.gov.mm/[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shan State[19]
- Population: 5,824,432[20], 6,517,377[21]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Official name: ရှမ်းပြည်နယ်[23]
- Native label: မိူင်းတႆး[24]
- Elevation above sea level: 892 m[25]
- Area: 155,801 km²[26]
- Language used: Blang[27], Danau[28], Riang[29], Padaung[30], Pa'O[31], Danu[32], Khün[33], Pyen[34], Geko Karen[35], Lhao Vo[36], Intha[37], Tai Loi[38], Lahta[39], Kayaw[40]
Why It Matters
Shan State has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] It is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]