Wa State is an autonomous region in Myanmar. It is considered de facto independent from the rest of the country because has its own political system, administrative divisions and army.[6][7]
Quick facts Meung Vax (Parauk)佤邦 (Chinese), Capitaland largest city ...
Wa State |
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Anthem: Aux muih Meung Vax (Parauk)
我爱佤邦 (Chinese)
"I love Wa State" |
 Claimed territory (green) within Myanmar (dark grey) |
| Capital and largest city | Pangkham
22°10′N 99°11′E |
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| Official languages | None |
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| Recognised national languages | Wa |
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| Recognised regional languages |
- Southwestern Mandarin
- Dai
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| Ethnic groups | Wa, Han, Dai, Lahu, Akha, and others |
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| Government | One-party socialist state[1] |
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• President | Bao Youxiang[2] |
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• Vice President | Xiao Mingliang[3] |
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• Independence declared from Myanmar | 17 April 1989 |
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• Autonomy granted by Myanmar | 9 May 1989 |
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• Creation of the Wa Self-Administered Division | 20 August 2010 |
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• Total | 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) |
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• Estimate | ~758,000
- 558,000 (Northern area)[4]
- 200,000 (Southern area)[5]
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• Density | 32.8/km2 (85.0/sq mi) |
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| Currency | Renminbi (north)
Thai baht (south) |
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| Time zone | UTC+06:30 (MMT) |
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| Driving side | right |
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| Calling code | +86 (0)879 (north)
+66 (0)53 (south) |
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