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    Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a Southeast Asian country located between India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. It has a population of around 50 million people and its capital and largest city are Naypyidaw and Yangon respectively. Myanmar is known for its Buddhist temples like those in Bagan and Mrauk U, as well as traditional crafts such as longyi skirts, sand paintings and marionette puppets. It began taking on a more international political role in recent years as the inaugural host of ASEAN foreign minister meetings. The Philippines and Myanmar have formal diplomatic relations and are strengthening economic ties.

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    Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a Southeast Asian country located between India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. It has a population of around 50 million people and its capital and largest city are Naypyidaw and Yangon respectively. Myanmar is known for its Buddhist temples like those in Bagan and Mrauk U, as well as traditional crafts such as longyi skirts, sand paintings and marionette puppets. It began taking on a more international political role in recent years as the inaugural host of ASEAN foreign minister meetings. The Philippines and Myanmar have formal diplomatic relations and are strengthening economic ties.

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    Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a Southeast Asian country located between India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. It has a population of around 50 million people and its capital and largest city are Naypyidaw and Yangon respectively. Myanmar is known for its Buddhist temples like those in Bagan and Mrauk U, as well as traditional crafts such as longyi skirts, sand paintings and marionette puppets. It began taking on a more international political role in recent years as the inaugural host of ASEAN foreign minister meetings. The Philippines and Myanmar have formal diplomatic relations and are strengthening economic ties.

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    MYANMAR

    Prepared by: Leira Santos


    10G

    Something About Myanmar

    Formerly Burma
    Republic of the Union of Myanmar
    (commonly shortened to Myanmar)
    National Anthem: Kaba Ma Kyei

    Southeast Asia
    bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and
    Thailand
    Its capital city isNaypyidawand its largest city
    isYangon

    World's 25th most populous country (50


    million)
    World's 40th largest country and the
    second largest in Southeast Asia
    Worlds Golden Land

    Things Know For

    Longyi

    Temples
    o
    o
    o
    o

    Bagan, Sulamani Pahto


    Bagan, Thatbyinny Pahto
    Bagan, Dhammayangyi Pahto
    Mrauk U Small Bagan (Dukkanthein Paya, Minkhaung Shwegu
    Paya, Laymyetnha Paya, Mahabodhi Shwegu Paya ,Htuparyon
    Paya)
    o And a lot more

    Others:
    o Sand paintings
    o Paper umbrellas
    o Jewelries
    o Bells and gongs
    o Aung San Suu Kyi Images

    o Cheroot Cigars
    o Buddhist Figurines
    o Key Chains
    o Marionette Puppets
    o Traditional Woven Goods

    Fun Facts

    New Year (Thingyan) celebrations last for four days

    The Internet isn't censored anymore, but it's still slow

    You'll need plenty of cash -- and make sure


    it's clean

    The men wear skirts

    It's considered rude to eat with the left hand


    as this is the hand used for personal hygiene

    International Role

    Myanmar began its first international political role


    in decades last January as host of Southeast Asia's
    regional bloc.
    The country hosted foreign ministers from the
    Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
    for an informal meeting in the ancient capital
    Bagan - the first major gathering of the group
    under Myanmar's debut year-long stewardship.

    Philippine-Myanmar Relations

    Burma and the Philippines are both members of


    theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN)
    Formal bilateral and diplomatic relations of both
    countries established in September 1956.
    The Philippines was one of the Asian countries most
    critical of Burmas military junta prior to its moves
    toward democracy in 2011
    Burma and the Philippines strengthen their ties
    particularly in business and economy
    The Philippines now supports the lifting of western
    sanctions against Burma.

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