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About Myanmar
History Myanmar is known as the Land of Pagodas, the Land of Smiling People. Myanmar is rich in natural resources, precious minerals and agriculture. The first Myanmar Empire was founded by King Anawrahta in 1044 AD where as the second Myanmar Empire was founded by King Bayinaung in mid 16th Century. The third Myanmar Empire was founded by King Alaungpaya. Myanmar Kingdom was lost after three Anglo Myanmar war in 1825, 1852 and 1885. Myanmar attained her sovereign Independence State on 4th January, 1948 after 100 Years of colonial rule. Culture Our culture is a blend of both interspersed with Myanmar native traits and characteristics. Buddhism has great influence on daily life of the Myanmar. The people have preserved the traditions of close family ties, respect for the elders, reverence for Buddhism and simple native dress. People Myanmar is a Union of many nationalities speaking over one hundred languages and dialects. The term Myanmar embraces all nationalities. The Major races are the Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. There are 7 States and 7 Divisions in Myanmar. Religion Over 80% of the Myanmar are Buddhists. There are Christian, Muslim, Hindu and even some animists. Geography Myanmar has a total area of 676,577 sq Km. Myanmar is the largest country in south - east Asia Peninsula sharing borders with Bangalardesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. Yangon is the capital City of Myanmar. ClimateMyanmar has a tropical monsonal climate. Temperature varieties from 38 C to 19 C, Humidity from 82.8% to 86%. We have three seasons: namely Hot season (March to May), Rainy season (June to October), Cold Season (November to February) Population The population of Myanmar is at present over 45 million and Yangon has a population of over 5 million. Language The official language is Myanmar. English is widely spoken and understood in major cities and towns. Electricity 230 volts AC, 50 cycles. Time Myanmar standard time is 6:30 hours ahead of Greenwich mean time (G. M. T) Water Drink only bottled or boiled water. Clothing Light casual wear for all year round. Cardigan (Light sweater) for cool season. Business Hours Government Office : 09:30 - 16:30 Hours Bank : 10:00 - 14:00 Hours Saturday, Sunday and public Holidays are closed. Currency Myanmar Currency is Kyat which comprises 100 Pyas. Notes: Kyat 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 90, 50, 45, 20, 15, 10, 5, 1, Pya 50 Coins: Kyat 1, Pya 50, 25, 10, 5, 1. Visitors are not to bring in or take out Myanmar Currency. Airport TaxInternational Airport Tax is US $ 10.00 per person. |
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| Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 September 2007 ) |