Administrative divisions

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Administrative divisions

Burma is divided into seven regions (previously called divisions) divisions (taing) and seven states (pyi-nè), classified by ethnic composition. The seven regions are Ayeyarwady Region, Bago Division, Magway Division, Mandalay Division, Sagaing Division, Tanintharyi Division and Yangon Division; the seven states are Chin State, Kachin State, Kayin State, Kayah State, Mon State, Rakhine State and Shan State. There are also five Self-administrated zones and a Self-administrated Division "for National races with suitable population"

Within the Sagain Region

Naga (Leshi, Lahe and Namyun townships)

Within the Shan State

Palaung (Namshan and Manton townships)

Kokang (Konkyan and Laukkai townships)

Pao (Hopong, Hshihseng and Pinlaung townships),

Danu (Ywangan and Pindaya townships),

Wa Selfadministrated division (Hopang, Mongmao, Panwai, Pangsang, Naphan and Metman townships)

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