Kachin history, perceptions, and beliefs: contextual elements

The population of Kachin State people is estimated to comprise approximately 3 percent of Myanmar’s total population, according to preliminary results of the 2014 census, although not all areas could be surveyed due to the conflict, and final results have not yet been made public. Kachin State, which borders both India and China, is the country’s northernmost region and the furthest point from Yangon. Most members of the Kachin ethnic groups are located in Kachin State although their presence..