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Chin State (Burmese: ချင်းပြည်နယ်; MLCTS: hkyang: pranynai, pronounced [tɕʰɪ́ɰ̃ pjìnɛ̀]) is a state in western Myanmar.Chin State is bordered by Sagaing Division and Magway Division to the east, Rakhine State to the south, the Chattogram Division of Bangladesh to the west, and the Indian states of Mizoram to the west and Manipur to the north.
Note: This map is based on 1972 Burmese census. Other ethnic groups like Rakhine, Kayah, Pa’O and Shanni might not appear on this map because government merge sub ethnic groups into a large single ethnic group. (i.e. Kayah and Pa’O are Karen sub groups so government merge them into a one single ethnic identity.)
A Chin scholar, Lian Uk in 1968, define the term “Chin” and similar names as “people”, further stating that the name “Chinland” means Ourland. Chin people are scattered between three countries, namely India, Burma (Myanmar) and Bangladesh. Some of the Chin live in Rakhine State and most of them are Cumtu, Asho, Kongtu and
In addition, Karen State was renamed Kawthoolei State. In 1972, the Hanthawaddy and Hmawbi districts were moved under Rangoon Division's jurisdiction. In 1974, after Ne Win introduced a constitution, Chin Special Division became a state, and its capital moved from Falam to Hakha. Kawthoolei State's name was reverted to Karen State.
Chinland, officially the State of Chinland, is a self-governing polity in Southeast Asia. Its claimed territory encompasses Myanmar's Chin State. [5] It controls approximately one third of the Chin State in western Myanmar, along the borders with Bangladesh and India.
Hakha is located in the northeast of Chin State, with a total area of about 12.50 square miles (32.4 km 2). The city of Hakha is located on a plateau at more than 1,867 metres (6,125 ft) above sea level. Although relatively small in area, it is the largest city of Chin State, as well as its capital city.
Below is a list of districts of Myanmar by region and state: ... Map Notes Ayeyarwady Region: 8 ... Chin State: 6 Falam District ...
The Matupi dialect is distinctive but also has similarities to other Chin dialects. The most common Matu dialect spoken in Matupi is the "Batu" dialect, spoken by the majority Batu people. Chin dialects are mutually understandable (Haka dialect can be understood by Htantlang, Tiddim dialect can be used to communicate with Ton Zang dialect, etc.).