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___ Myanmar - BurmaDestination Myanmar, this page is about many aspects of the country also called the Golden Land. Here you will find comprehensive information about Myanmar, or Burma, in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Myanmar and you will find extensive travel and tourism information. |
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Union of Myanmar | Burma |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Myanmar Background: Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma. Previously an independent kingdom, Burma was annexed by the British Empire to the colony of India in 1886. The Japanese Empire invaded and occupied the country during World War II but it was returned to British control. The name of the country was changed in 1989 by the ruling military government, officially recognized by the United Nations. Some national governments, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and much of the Burmese population do not recognize this name change, since they do not recognize the military government. Despite multiparty elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party winning a decisive victory, the military junta refused to hand over power. Key opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG San Suu Kyi, under house arrest from 1989 to 1995, was again placed under house detention in September 2000; her supporters are routinely harassed or jailed. (Suu Kyi was released Monday, May 6th 2002 from 19 months of house arrest) border countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand |
Official Name: Pyidaungzu Myanma Naingngandaw short form: Myanma int'l long form: Union of Myanmar int'l short form: Myanmar formerly: Burma ISO Country Code: mm Capital City since 6 November 2005: Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw) Other Cities: Yangôn (Rangoon, pop. 5 million), Mandalay (pop. 700 000) Government: Type: Military junta. Constitution: 3 January 1974 (suspended since 18 September 1988 when latest junta took power). Geography: Location: Southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Area: 677 000 square kilometres (261 228 square miles). Terrain: A land of hills and valleys rimmed in the north, east and west by mountain ranges forming a giant horseshoe. Enclosed within the mountaion barriers are the flat lands of Ayeyarwaddy, Chindwin and Sittaung River valleys where most of the country's agricultural land and population are concentrated. Climate: Tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April). People: Nationality: Burmese. Population: approximately 50 million (UNFPA estimate) Ethnic groups: according to Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs there are 8 Major National Ethnic Races in Myanmar, which all comprises different ethnic groups: the Kachin, the Kayah, the Kayin, the Chin , the Mon, the Bamar, the Rakhine, and the Shan. according to the CIA World Factbook the ethnic groups are: Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Arakanese 4%, Chinese 3%, Mon 2%, Indian 2%, other 5%. Religions: Buddhism (89.2%), Christianity (5.0%), Islam (3.8%), Hinduism (0.5%), Spiritualism (1.2%) and others (0.2%). Languages: Burmese; Myanmar is a union of 135 ethnic groups with their own languages and dialects. Literacy: 90% (2003 official Government of Burma statistics); estimates of functional literacy are closer to 30% Natural resources: Timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, limestone, precious stones like jade, ruby and sapphires, natural gas, hydropower, and some petroleum. Agriculture Products: Rice, pulses, beans, sesame, groundnuts, sugarcane, hardwood, fish and fish products. Industries: Agricultural processing; knit and woven apparel; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; construction materials; pharmaceuticals; fertilizer; cement. Exports partners: Thailand 31.5%, USA 10.2%, India 9.3%, China 5.8%, Japan 4.8% (2003) Imports partners: China 31.1%, Singapore 22.3%, Thailand 15.1%, South Korea 6.3%, Malaysia 4.8%, Japan 4.3% (2003) Currency: Kyat (MMK) (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Myanmar and others) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MyanmarThe Golden Land MyanmarMyanmar Official Government Home Page. Myanmar Information Sheet Collections Myanmar information created by SLORC (State Law and Order Restoration Council) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Site of the ministry with information on Myanmar and its foreign relations. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations and Other International Organizations Geneva, Switzerland. Consulate General of Myanmar in Hong Kong With information on Myanmar in English and Chinese. Myanmar Embassy Singapore The embassy provides as well information on Myanmar. Missions of Myanmar List of Myanmar missions in foreign countries. Foreign Embassies Addresses in Myanmar Address List of Foreign Embassies Addresses in Myanmar. Statistics Central Statistical Organization Myanmar Provider of official statistics of Myanmar. Maps Map of MyanmarPolitical Map of Myanmar. Administrative Map of MyanmarAdministrative Map of Myanmar showing Myanmar and the surrounding countries with international borders, state/division boundaries, the administrative capital Naypidaw, state and division capitals, major cities, main roads, railroads and airports. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia.  Google
Earth MyanmarZoomable satellite view of Myanmar. Google
Earth Yangon Zoomable satellite view of Yangon. Google
Earth NaypyidawZoomable satellite view of Naypyidaw Burma's new administrative capital. Google
Earth Shwedagon Pagoda Zoomable map/satellite view of the Golden Pagoda and other landmarks in Yangon. |
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NewsThe Burmanet NewsBurma (Myanmar) related news in Burmese. Democratic Voice of Burma - DVB DVB broadcasts twice a day Burma related current news and news commentaries. The Irrawaddy News Magazine covering Burma and Asia published by expatriates. Mizzima.com Specialising on Burma - related news and issues, especially India-Burma relations. Myanmar Times & Business Reviews Official Myanmar Journal. The New Light of Myanmar An official daily newspaper from Myanmar. International News Sources BBC News Country Profile: Myanmar With links to Myanmar related news and background information. Reuters AlertNet - Myanmar displacement Reuters news. Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Myanmar Press agencies news on Myanmar. Human Rights Amnesty International Myanmar Amnesty International Reports. The Burma Project The Burma Project, established by the Open Society Institute in 1994, is dedicated to increasing international awareness of conditions in Burma and to helping the country make the transition from a closed to an open society. Human Rights Watch: Myanmar Background Briefings. UNICEF Myanmar Site provides an overview of its work to save children's lives, protect their health, provide them with educational opportunities and safe drinking water, and protect them from harm. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - Myanmar Annual report 2007 about Press freedom in the country. |
 Erstwhile office of Bombay-Burma-Press © Nations Online Project |
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Arts & CultureTen Myanmar ArtsMyanmar crafts. Myanmar Culture Introduction to Myanmar's culture by Yangonow magazine. Do's and Don'ts in Myanmar Also known as "Lawka Niti" for those who visits Myanmar or who is dealing with Myanmar people should observe certain rules. Language Fonts Burmese fonts Aungsan, Burmese, Karen and Suukyi fonts available for Mac and PC. |
 A Pagoda in Monywa  Mural paintings, Hpo Win Daung Caves, Monywa Images © Nations Online Project |
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Business & EconomyBusiness TankSite with Myanmar Business related information. Transportation Airlines Air Mandalay A domestic and regional carrier for the tourism sector. United Myanmar Air (UMA) Domestic carrier. Yangon Airways Domestic airline in Myanmar. |
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Destination Myanmar - Travel and Tour GuidesBagan, Inle Lake, Kyaikhtiyo, Mandalay, Mrauk U, Ngapali, Ngwe Saung, YangonMyanmar Tourism Promotion Board Official Tourism information on Myanmar. Golden Myanmar Myanmar site by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism with many photo galleries. Myanmar Comprehensive Myanmar travel information by Myanmar tourism promotion. Burma- Grace Under Pressure A virtual journey through Burma.  myanmars.netA comprehensive guide to Myanmar. Faces of Myanmar Images of Myanmar's poeple and places by Valeska Gehrmann. City Guides Yangôn Yangon City. YangonowA guide on and about Yangon. Hotels NEW Hotels in Myanmar Find a Hotel in Myanmar. |
 Fisher at Saddan Cave, Hpa An Image © Valeska Gehrmann |
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EducationYangôn City Introduction of Myanma EducationYangôn City page about Education in Myanmar. Until now there are no sites of Myanmar's Universities therefore here is an index to Education in Burma (Myanmar) Myanmar related research papers and projects on the web. |
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EnvironmentTerrestrial Ecoregions -- Tenasserim-South Thailand semi-evergreen rain forestsInformation by World Wildlife Fund about this mountainous ecoregion of the southern portion of the Tenasserim Range, which separates Thailand and Myanmar. |
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HistoryBurma's HistoryDocuments on Burma's history at Online Burma Library. History of Myanmar Myanma History by Myanmar Travel Information. Myanmar History Timeline, Rulers, Heroes, Prehistoric Caves, Pondaung man, 4 million Pagodas by myanmars.net. Myanmar and Mon History Wikipedia: History of Myanmar |
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Issues BurmaNational Coalition Government of the Union of BurmaBurma's exile government. Human Rights Despite multiparty elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party winning a decisive victory, the military junta ruling the country refused to hand over power. Key opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG San Suu Kyi, under house arrest from 1989 to 1995, was again placed under house detention in September 2000; her supporters are routinely harassed or jailed. (World Fact Book) Aung San Suu Kyi Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the nonviolent movement for human rights and democracy in Burma (Myanmar), and Nobel laureate. Free Burma Movement for democracy in Myanmar. Free Burma Coalition An Internet-based organization with grassroots member groups and affiliates in 28 countries. Behind Karen lines Article about the Karens' bitter war against the Burmese junta. Burma - A potential paradise haunted by poverty and war Article about Burma from a socialist point of view. |
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NativeUnrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO)UNPO information on the Shan, Karenni, and Mon people of Burma. __Karen KarenWebsite The Karens, pronounced (Ka-rans), are an indigenous people to the southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. Behind Karen lines Article about the Karens' bitter war against the Burmese junta. __Mon The Mon People Information Home Page about the endangered Mon People, the earliest known inhabitants of lower Burma __Shan The Shanland The official home of Shan Democratic Union and Shan Human Rights. |
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SearchInternet Resources on BurmaKaByar Burma Index. Mhone Shwe Yee Burmese Community WebSite and directory. ShweNet Myanmar Online Directory. Additional Information on MyanmarInternet Myanmar: The
Impact of the Internet on MyanmarArticle on how the Internet has affected the flow of information between in and outside Myanmar (by Viola Krebs). Online
Burma/Myanmar LibraryComprehensive background information on Burma/Myanmar Classified and annotated links to thousands of full text documents on Burma. Open Directory: Myanmar Wikipedia: Myanmar The World Factbook -- Burma |
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