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1464:Shanywathit
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1265:Kayin State
1009:Health care
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974:Saddan Cave
965:Kawgon Cave
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319:S'gaw Karen
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1168:2018-05-30
1132:16 October
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1069:References
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103:16°53′26″N
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1414:Kamamaung
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1274:Capital
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283:Website
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131:Country
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1469:Sukali
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1228:Hpa-an
1217:Hpa-An
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796:Yangon
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396:Month
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341:Legend
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