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20 interesting things about Myanmar

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  1. Myanmar, also known as Burma, is located in Southeast Asia and is bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand.
  2. It has a population of around 53 million people and the official language is Burmese.
  3. Myanmar has a rich cultural heritage, with over 135 distinct ethnic groups.
  4. Buddhism is the dominant religion, with around 89% of the population adhering to it.
  5. The country has a diverse landscape, ranging from the Himalayan mountain ranges in the north to the tropical rainforests in the south.
  6. Myanmar is known for its ancient pagodas and temples, including the famous Bagan temples which date back to the 11th century.
  7. The Irrawaddy River, which runs through the country, is an important transportation and economic hub.
  8. Myanmar is known for its precious stones and gems, particularly jade and rubies.
  9. The country’s economy has been heavily impacted by international sanctions, but has been growing in recent years with the lifting of many of these restrictions.
  10. Myanmar is home to a number of ethnic minority groups, including the Rohingya, who have been subject to widespread human rights abuses.
  11. Yangon, also known as Rangoon, is the country’s largest city and former capital.
  12. Myanmar’s traditional dress, the longyi, is a sarong-like garment worn by men and women.
  13. The country is home to a number of unique and endangered species, including the Burmese python and the Irrawaddy dolphin.
  14. Myanmar has a diverse cuisine, with influences from India, China, and Thailand.
  15. The country has a distinctive traditional music, characterized by the use of a bamboo flute known as the saung-gauk.
  16. Myanmar is known for its traditional arts, including lacquerware and thanaka, a yellowish-white paste made from ground bark that is applied to the face.
  17. The country has a complex and troubled political history, including a long period of military dictatorship that ended in 2011.
  18. Myanmar has been praised for its efforts to transition to democracy, but has also been criticized for ongoing human rights abuses and persecution of ethnic minorities.
  19. The country has a growing tourism industry, but many tourists are discouraged by the ongoing civil unrest and human rights concerns.
  20. Myanmar is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations.