MANG LON  , a state in the northern Shan states of Burma . It is the chief state of the Wa or Vu tribes, some of whom are head-hunters, and Mang Lon is the only one which as yet has direct relations with the British government . Estimated area, 3000 sq. m.; estimated population, 40,000 . The state extends from about 21° 30' to 230 N., or for roo m. along the river Salween . Its width varies greatly, from a mile or even less on either side of the river to perhaps 40 M. at its broadest part near Takut, the capital . It is divided into East and West Mang Lon, the boundary being the Salween . There are no Wa in West Mang Lon . Shans form the chief population, but there are Palaungs, Chinese and Yanglam, besides Lahu . The bulk of the population in East Mang Lon is Wa, but there are many Sham and Lahu . Both portions are very hilly; the only flat land is along the banks of streams in the valleys, and here the Shans are settled . There are prosperous settlements and bazaars at Nawng Hkam and Mong Kao in West Mang Lon . The Wa of Mang Lon have given up head-hunting, and many profess Buddhism .

The capital, Takiit, is perched on a

hill-top 6000 ft. above sea-level . The sawbwa is a Wa, and has control over two sub-states, Mot Hai to the north and Maw Hpa to the south .