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Myanmar (Burma) has dramatically increased the pay of its military, particularly in the lower ranks. The pay of a private was quadrupled to Kt3000 per month. At official exchange rates, this is $450 per month, but at actual market rates, it is $9 per month.--Stephen V Cole

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