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INFORMATION OF MYANMAR
Full name: Union of Myanmar
Capital City: Yangon
Language: Burmese, Karen, Shan, Kachin
Currency: Kyat
Religion: Theravada Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Animist
National Anthem: "Gba Majay Bma". It can be interpreted as "We Shall Love Burma".
Newspaper: Myanmar News, Myanmar Times, The New Light of Myanmar, Kyehmon, Kyehmon, Myanmar Alin etc.
Places to Visit: Mandalay, Yangon (Rangoon), Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock), Mandalay, Mingun and many more attractive tourist spots are there in the country.
Transport: Airways: frequent flights are available between capital cities.
Shopping: Beautiful sculptures, bronze works, lathe works, stone works, pottery works etc can be found in cheap price in this country.
INTRODUCTION TO MYANMAR
Myanmar is officially known as the Union of Myanmar. Earlier it was known as Burma. Then it regained its independence on 4th January in 1948 from the ule of UK. From that time Burma was renamed as the "Union of Burma".
LOCATION OF MYANMAR
Union of Myanmar is located in the Southeastern region of Asia. The bordering countries are People's Republic of China on the northern side, Thailand on the southeastern side, Laos on the eastern region, Bangladesh on the western side and India on the northwestern region. On the south of Myanmar, flow the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
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PHYSICAL MAP OF MYANMAR
Myanmar has been declared as the largest country in the southern region of Asia. Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea have formed a large coastal region in the couth of the country. On the other hand the Hengduan Shan Mountain ranges lie in the borderline between Myanmar and China. The highest elevation of the country is claimed by the peak Hkakabo Razi that rises almost 5,881 meters above the sea level. The three mountain chains that lie inside the territory of Myanmar are Rakhine Yoma, Bago Yoma, and Shan Plateau. There are also three rivers namely Ayeyarwady, Thanlwin, and Sittang.
CLIMATE OF MYANMAR
To describe the climate of Myanmar in one word, it would be Tropical. The weather during the summer months remains wet and warm along with cloudy sky. The summer season also faces heavy rainfalls. The summer exists primarily during the months between June and September. On the other hand the winter months are characterized by comparatively mild weather and light downpour. Winter stays during the months between December and April.
FLORA AND FAUNA OF MYANMAR
Flora: The vegetation of Myanmar is really rich and it has many varieties. Unique species of plants like Teak and so on grow in large amount in the forests of Myanmar. However it grows primarily in the mountainous part of the country. Besides that, bamboo, palm and the salty coastal marshes also grow in the coastal regions. You will also find some species towards the Shan Highlands.
Fauna: Like the flora of Myanmar, the fauna is also diverse. Various species of monkeys, elephants, leopards, tigers, wild dogs and so on can be found in the country. On the coastal region of the country you can also find varieties of fishes.
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