Shan

Shans reside in the Eastern plateau. The Shan State of Myanmar occupy principally the plateau east of the Ayeyawady and Sittaung valleys, south of the Bhamo district and north of Kayah State.Shan are settling in valleys and river basins. Most of the Danu, Taungyoe, Intha (Ansa), and Bamar are living in the western part of the Shan State. A lot of Palaung.

(Taahn) are usually found in the northern partof the State, especially at Namsam Town, and can also be found in Pindaya, Yatsauk and Maingkaing Townships. Paos are settling in the sourthern part of Shan State, whereas Kachin and Lisu (Lishaw) in the north,Kokant Tayok in the Kokant region, Wa (Lweila) in Hopan Township which is situated in the east of Thanlwin river. E-Kaw (Akha), Lahu reside in Kyaingtong region.
Most of the population are Buddhists, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism religions are present। Myanmar language is spoken widely and local nationalities dialect are also spoken.

The Shan are the second largest ethnic group in Myanmar after the Bamar. They live mainly in Shan State , which is the biggest state in Myanmar with a population of over 4 million, and is a melting pot of over 35 races and tribes.

Most Shans are valley-dwellers। They were among the first migrants into the area and are thought to have come from Yunnan , south-west China , where related Tai peoples still live. One division of Shans migrated south to the Menam valley and became known as the Siamese or Thais, while others remained in Myanmar or moved into Laos .