by Trevor Jones
Myanmar (Burma)
(Burmah, Birma, Birmanie, Birmania, Bermah)
Myanmar lies at the crossroads of Asia’s greatest civilizations, China and India. Before 1989, Myanmar is known under different names: Suvanabhumi, Bermah, and Burma. It was well known for its ancient archaeology and rich culture. Myanmar stretches from the islands of the Andaman Sea in the south, right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range, giving a variety of marvellous people and enriched nature.
There are seven states and seven divisions in Myanmar. The divisions are Ayeyarwady, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Sagaing, Tanintharyi, Yangon and the states are Chin State, Kachin State, Kayin State, Kayah State, Mon State, Rakhine State, Shan State.
The Independence day is 4th January 1948. There are over 40 foreign missions all over the world, including Embassies, and Consulate Generals. The currency is Kyats. Yangon International Airport and Mandalay International Airport serve as the main airports of Myanmar.
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Golden Land Myanmar
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. is recognized by the world as the Golden Land. It is one of the earliest homes of mankind. where one can have exclusive experiences of a life-time. You have to find out why.Myanmar. officially Union Of Myanmar. also called Burma. Burmese Myanmar. or Pyidaungzu Myanmar Naingngandaw. is a country lying along the eastern coasts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in southeast Asia.
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. is recognized by the world as the Golden Land. It is one of the earliest homes of mankind. where one can have exclusive experiences of a life-time. You have to find out why.Myanmar. officially Union Of Myanmar. also called Burma. Burmese Myanmar. or Pyidaungzu Myanmar Naingngandaw. is a country lying along the eastern coasts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in southeast Asia.
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Subscriber Trunk Dialing Service National Telephone Area Code
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The distinguishing features of the State Seal are as follows:-
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Thanlwin River
The Thanlwin River (formerly named as Salween or Salwin) rises in Tibet. after which it flows through Yunnan. where it is known as the Nujiang river. although either name can be used for the whole river.
The Thanlwin River (formerly named as Salween or Salwin) rises in Tibet. after which it flows through Yunnan. where it is known as the Nujiang river. although either name can be used for the whole river.
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The critically endangered Gurney
The endangered Gurney's Pitta have been found in southern Myanmar near Linya National Park. in the Ngawun Reserve Forest. Bird Life International. Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association together with the Ministry of Forestry has found the largest group of Gurney's Pitta in Myanmar. They found about 150 of these birds in the same place.
The endangered Gurney's Pitta have been found in southern Myanmar near Linya National Park. in the Ngawun Reserve Forest. Bird Life International. Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association together with the Ministry of Forestry has found the largest group of Gurney's Pitta in Myanmar. They found about 150 of these birds in the same place.
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Flags of Myanmar from time to time
1948-1974
The big star was meant for the Union. and 5 smaller stars were for 5 states.
1948-1974
The big star was meant for the Union. and 5 smaller stars were for 5 states.
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Animals resembling Burmese Cats existed hundreds of years ago in Thailand and Burma. Legends say that the Burmese were the traditional pets of Royalty and Nobility long before the Siamese.Burmese Cats
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National Flag of Myanmar
Myanmar. officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. adopted a new state flag on 21 October 2010 to replace the former flag in use since 1974.
Myanmar. officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. adopted a new state flag on 21 October 2010 to replace the former flag in use since 1974.
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Jungle giants:Myanmar's kings of the wild
WHEN he invaded the kingdom of Ayuthaya in 16th century. King Bayinnaung was said to have been motivated by the prospect of rich booty. Not just any prize. however - four white elephants.
WHEN he invaded the kingdom of Ayuthaya in 16th century. King Bayinnaung was said to have been motivated by the prospect of rich booty. Not just any prize. however - four white elephants.
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Flowers of Myanmar
Myanmar has a moderate climate and is also rich in different species of flowers.Here are some of the flowers found in Myanmar.
Myanmar has a moderate climate and is also rich in different species of flowers.Here are some of the flowers found in Myanmar.
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The man behind the portrait
MY first visit to the Bogyoke Aung San Museum was memorable, but not for all the right reasons. I had taken the opportunity to visit the museum on the one day of the year it opened - Martyrs' Day, July 19 - but in 2009 the reception was not exactly welcoming. The narrow Bogyoke Aung San Museum Road, which winds northward from Kandawgyi Lake toward Shwegonedaing Road, had been closed to traffic, so anyone wanting to pay tribute to the general had to file through a long cordon of police.
MY first visit to the Bogyoke Aung San Museum was memorable, but not for all the right reasons. I had taken the opportunity to visit the museum on the one day of the year it opened - Martyrs' Day, July 19 - but in 2009 the reception was not exactly welcoming. The narrow Bogyoke Aung San Museum Road, which winds northward from Kandawgyi Lake toward Shwegonedaing Road, had been closed to traffic, so anyone wanting to pay tribute to the general had to file through a long cordon of police.
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Email & Internet Services
Email & Internet Tariff
Email & Internet Tariff
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Mandalay (Capital of the last dynasty)
The second-last king of the Konbaung dynasty, which was first established in 1752, was King Mindon, great-great grandson of the founder King Alaungpaya, who united the country into the Third Myanmar Empire.
The second-last king of the Konbaung dynasty, which was first established in 1752, was King Mindon, great-great grandson of the founder King Alaungpaya, who united the country into the Third Myanmar Empire.
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From the snow-capped Himalayas in the north to the coral-fringed Mergui Archipelago in the south. Myanmar's 2000-km length crosses three distinct ecological regions within the vast Indo-Malay bio geographic realm: the Indian sub region along the Bangladesh and India borders; the Indochinese sub region in the north bordering Laos and China; and the Syndic sub region bordering peninsular Thailand. Together these regions produce what is quite likely the richest biodiversity in South-East Asia. Ecology & Environment
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Night life in Yangon
HOW and where can you relax in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, after a long days work, a tedious journey,
a vigorous weekend of recreational activities or perhaps you might just want an evening out with friends
and colleagues to have a cozy chat about your travel experiences an talk about old times or current affairs. There
are numerous places.
HOW and where can you relax in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, after a long days work, a tedious journey,
a vigorous weekend of recreational activities or perhaps you might just want an evening out with friends
and colleagues to have a cozy chat about your travel experiences an talk about old times or current affairs. There
are numerous places.
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Old National Flag of Myanmar
The State Flag is rectangular in shape and its background colour is red with a dark blue canton at the top left corner. A pinion and ears of paddy encircled with fourteen white stars of equal size have been superimposed on the dark blue field of the canton.
The State Flag is rectangular in shape and its background colour is red with a dark blue canton at the top left corner. A pinion and ears of paddy encircled with fourteen white stars of equal size have been superimposed on the dark blue field of the canton.
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The Magic and Mystery of Shwe U Min (Pindaya Caves)
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Ayeyarwaddy River
The Ayeyarwady River (formerly known as the Irrawaddy River) flows through the centre of Myanmar. It is Myanmar's most important commercial waterway. Its total drainage area is about 158.700 square miles (411.000 square km). It is about 1.550 km (960 miles) long.
The Ayeyarwady River (formerly known as the Irrawaddy River) flows through the centre of Myanmar. It is Myanmar's most important commercial waterway. Its total drainage area is about 158.700 square miles (411.000 square km). It is about 1.550 km (960 miles) long.
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Pickled Tea Leaf Salad
Pickled tea leaf (la-phet) salad is an exclusive snack of Myanmar nationals. Its taste is delicious and lingers in the mouth. Once you have tasted it you would crave for more. It is an unforgettable snack for those who have had once.
Pickled tea leaf (la-phet) salad is an exclusive snack of Myanmar nationals. Its taste is delicious and lingers in the mouth. Once you have tasted it you would crave for more. It is an unforgettable snack for those who have had once.
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Chindwin River
The Chindwin River is a river in Myanmar and the major tributary of the Ayeyarwaddy River. The river flows 840 kilometres to join the Ayeyarwaddy.
The Chindwin River is a river in Myanmar and the major tributary of the Ayeyarwaddy River. The river flows 840 kilometres to join the Ayeyarwaddy.
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Cooling down in Pyin Oo Lwin
Kandawgyi National Gardens is a 437-acre park with a 70-acre lake, forestland and flowers galore. The park was originally built in 1915-1916 by a British forestry official, Mr. Charles Alex Rogers.Although only 70 kilometres from Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin is worlds away climate-wise, a refreshing antidote to the hot, dusty and hectic streets of Myanmar’s last royal capital. In that distance, the road between the two towns climbs from 74 to 1050 metres above sea level, winding through pine forests and past mountain vistas. This change in elevation, and the accompanying drop in temperature, accounts for much of the difference.
Kandawgyi National Gardens is a 437-acre park with a 70-acre lake, forestland and flowers galore. The park was originally built in 1915-1916 by a British forestry official, Mr. Charles Alex Rogers.Although only 70 kilometres from Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin is worlds away climate-wise, a refreshing antidote to the hot, dusty and hectic streets of Myanmar’s last royal capital. In that distance, the road between the two towns climbs from 74 to 1050 metres above sea level, winding through pine forests and past mountain vistas. This change in elevation, and the accompanying drop in temperature, accounts for much of the difference.
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Sittaung River
Sittaung river lies in east-central Myanmar. rising northeast of Yamethin on the edge of the Shan Plateau and flowing south for 260 miles (420 km) to empty into the Gulf of Martaban of the Andaman Sea. The broad Sittaung River valley lies between the forested Bago Mountains on the west and the steep Shan Plateau on the east and holds the main road and railway from Yangon (Rangoon) to Mandalay as well as the major towns of Bgo. Taungoo. Yamethin. and Pyinmana.
Sittaung river lies in east-central Myanmar. rising northeast of Yamethin on the edge of the Shan Plateau and flowing south for 260 miles (420 km) to empty into the Gulf of Martaban of the Andaman Sea. The broad Sittaung River valley lies between the forested Bago Mountains on the west and the steep Shan Plateau on the east and holds the main road and railway from Yangon (Rangoon) to Mandalay as well as the major towns of Bgo. Taungoo. Yamethin. and Pyinmana.
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