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Welcome to Myanmar!
Myanmar,
known as Suvanna Bhumi (the Golden Earth) in the olden days for its
fertile land and rich natural resources Myanmar is located on the Bengal
Gulf, between 94 and 98 longitude and 10 and 28 North latitude, bordered
by Thailand on the west, by Laos and China on the north east and India
and Bangladesh on the north-west. It covers an area of 676, 577 km2 over
2 times the size of Britain. It is the largest country in south-east
Asia. Myanmar is a union of 135 ethnic groups with their own languages
and dialects. The major races are the Bamar, the Chin, the Kachin, the
Kayah, the Kayin, the Mon, the Rakhine & the Shan. The name Myanmar
embraces all the ethnic groups. The population of Myanmar is over 52
million with the Bamar, the majority race, marking up about 70 percent.
Theravada Buddhism is the predominant religion with over 80 percent of
the people embracing it. There are also Christians, Muslims, Hindus and
some animists. Myanmar people are extremely kind and hospitable and will
always try to help you and make your stay in their country as enjoyable
as possible, while respecting your privacy.
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Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is the capital city and
gateway to Myanmar (formerly Burma). Always green with lush
tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon is known
as the “Garden City of the East”.
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Mandalay was founded in 1857 as the capital by King Mindon and
remained the capital city of the Konboung, Myanmar’s last dynasty. The
Mandalay Palace boasts finely built palace walls and a beautiful
moat surrounding this fortress.
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The temples, stupas and pagodas of Bagan are the most impressive
relics of the first period of Myanmar greatness. Situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, Bagan
covers more than 42 square kilometers.
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Inle Lake is situated 1328 metres above sea level and is surrounded
by the beautiful mountains of Shan State. Inle Lake is well known for its
floating villages and gardens, traditional handicrafts and silk
weaving, colorful markets and ..........
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