Relationship between Kachin State and China

Kachin State is closely adjacent to Yunnan Province in China and is an important economic and cultural exchange channel between the two countries.

Kachin State is an autonomous state in northern Myanmar. Its capital is Myitkyina. Its terrain is mountains and plains. It covers an area of ??89,000 square kilometers and has a population of about 1.88 million. It is composed of Bamar, Shan, and Gram ethnic groups. Areas inhabited by mixed populations such as the Chin people.

The population of Kachin State is dominated by the Kachin ethnic group, about 360,000. There are also Shan, Lisu, Han, Ayi, Laxi, Yangwan, Maru, Gedou, and Gedou ethnic groups living in the state. ethnic minorities such as Lanzhou and Mosque, as well as expatriates from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The main beliefs of the Kachin people are Buddhism and Christianity.

The Jingpo and Kachin ethnic groups in China are the same ethnic group. Men like to wear black button-up tops, aprons or shorts, and a knife. Women generally wear black blouses and floral aprons.

The natural environment of Kachin State:

The terrain of the state is high in the north and low in the south. There are four north-south mountain ranges, from east to west they are Gaoligong Mountain, Jiangxinpo, and Kumen Ridge. , Naga Mountain. Three large rivers flow between the four mountain ranges, namely the Enmeikai River, the Malikai River, and the Tanai River. They all belong to the Yijiang River system. There are many valleys and plains in the northern mountainous area, the largest of which is the Hukang Valley, covering an area of ??more than 2,000 square kilometers.

From Myitkyina below, the basin gradually widens, showing a flat landscape. Most of it is mountainous, especially on the east and north sides. There are many mountain ranges such as Kumen Ridge running from north to south, and the upper sources of the Irrawaddy River and Chindon River are within the territory.

Most residents are engaged in agriculture. Plant rice, vegetables, cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, etc. There are many forests, teak trees and bamboo forests. Minerals include gemstones and semi-precious stones, including amber and jade mines in the west. There are rice milling, sugar making, wood processing and other industries.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Kachin State