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In the intermediate fpace between Bengal y Arakari, 

 the proper Burma, and the kingdom of Murinaypura, 

 is a large mountainous and woody tracl. It is occu- 

 pied by many rude tribes. Among the'fe, the molt 

 diftinguifhed, is that by the Burmas called Kiavn, 

 from whom is derived the name of the great weftern 

 branch of the Erawade, for Kiaynduayn fignifies the 

 fountain of the Kiayn. This people calls itfelf Koloun^ 

 and it feems to be a numerous race, univerfally fpoken 

 of, by its neighbours, as remarkable for iimple honefrv, 

 induilry, and an inoffenfive difpofition. 



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