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''[[Myanmar Genealogy|Myanmar]]'' | ''[[Myanmar Genealogy|Myanmar]]'' | ||
== History == | |||
Following the establishment of the Pagan Empire in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada Buddhism slowly became dominant in the country. | |||
Today, many religions are practiced in Burma. Religious edifices and orders have been in existence for many years. Festivals can be held on a grand scale. The Christian and Muslim populations do, however, face religious persecution and it is hard, if not impossible, for non-Buddhists to join the army or get government jobs, the main route to success in the country. | |||
The religious population mix follows: | |||
Buddhist:80% Burmese folk religion: 6% Protestant Christians: 5% Muslim: 4% Hindu: 2% Roman Catholic Christians: 2% Other:1% | |||
== Church records == | == Church records == | ||