Wa State
Autonomous self-governing polity in Myanmar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wa State[n 1] is an autonomous self-governing polity in Myanmar (Burma). It is de facto independent from the rest of the country and has its own political system, administrative divisions and army.[1][8][9] While the Wa State government recognises Myanmar's sovereignty over all of its territory,[10] this does not include allegiance to any specific government.[11] The 2008 Constitution of Myanmar officially recognises the northern part of Wa State as the Wa Self-Administered Division of Shan State.[12] As a one-party socialist state ruled by the United Wa State Party (UWSP),[2] which split from the Communist Party of Burma (CPB) in 1989, Wa State is divided into three counties, two special districts, and one economic development zone. The administrative capital is Pangkham, formerly known as Pangsang. The name Wa is derived from the Wa ethnic group, who speak an Austroasiatic language.
Wa State | |
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Anthem: Aux muih Meung Vax (Parauk) 我爱佤邦 (Chinese) "I love Wa State" | |
Status | Autonomous self-governing polity (de jure) Independent state (de facto)[1] |
Capital | Pangkham 22°10′N 99°11′E |
Largest city | Mong Pawk |
Official languages | None |
Recognised national languages | Wa |
Recognised regional languages | |
Working language | Standard Chinese |
Ethnic groups | Wa, Han Chinese, Dai, Lahu, Akha, and others |
Government | One-party socialist state[2] |
• President | Bao Youxiang[3] |
• Vice President | Zhao Guo-an, Lau Yaku[4] |
• Chairman of WPPCC | Zhao Ai Dao[5] |
History | |
17 April 1989 | |
• Ceasefire between the UWSA and the Tatmadaw | 9 May 1989 |
• Creation of the Wa Self-Administered Division | 20 August 2010 |
Area | |
• Total | 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Estimate | |
• Density | 32.8/km2 (85.0/sq mi) |
Currency | Renminbi (north) Thai baht (south) |
Time zone | UTC+06:30 (MMT) |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +86 (0)879 (north) +66 (0)53 (south) |