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
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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.