Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar
The largest country in south- East Asia
Area: Myanmar is 678,500 sq km
Population: 60 million.
Capital: Yangon
Myanmar is made up of 135 national races, of which the main national races are Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. The nationality is Myanmar. There are more than 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar. Some of the Ethnic groups are listed as Akha, Palaung, Padaung, Naga, Taron, Eng and many more near extinct tribes. The religions are Buddhist, Christian and Muslim. The major language is Myanmar, but minority ethnic groups have their own languages. English is widely spoken and understood. Myanmar is covered by Mountain and jungle. Flat Plains and wide rivers characterize the geography of the centre of the country while mountain ranges run along the Thai border up to Himalayas in the east. The southern coast of the country borders the bay of Bengal and the Andaman River, Formerly knows as the Irrawaddy, around which most of the country’s best farmland is found.
Public Holidays
Independence Day : January 4
Union Day : February 12
Farmer’s Day : March 2
Armed Forces Day : March 27
Water Festival and New Year ( Variable) : April 13-17
Labour Day : May 1
Marly’s Day :July 19
National Day :November 25
Chrismas Day :December 25
Variable holiday are also start and end of Buddhist Lent(mid-July – mid- October)
And full moon days( Warso, Tabaung, kason. Thadyingut)
Language
The national language of Myanmar is Burmese, of which there are over 80 different dialects spoken. The written language uses an amazing looking script based on ancient Indian characters. In the cities many of the older generation still speak very good English and it is also becoming popular again with the younger Generation.
History
The earliest primates known today as Pondaung Man, resided in Pondaung, northern Myanmar about 40 million years ago. After those era, many city states emerged, and then came the 3 empires. In the third century BC, Myanmar was already unified into one strong empire. The first Myanmar Empire was created by King Anawrahta of the Bagan Dynasty (1044-1077 AD). The second Myanmar Empire was created by King Bayinnaung of the Taungoo Dynasty (1551-1581 AD). The third Myanmar Empire was led by King Alaungpaya of the Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1760 AD). These three great kings were well-known in the Myanmar history for their bravery and good leadership. In 1885, King Thibaw, Queen Supaya Latt and the royal family were taken to Ratanagiri, India and Myanmar fell under the British Rule. Myanmar became a British Colony from 1885 until 1948.
Climate
Myanmar has three main seasons, hot season, rainy season and cold season. Hot season is from March to May, rainy season is from June to October and cold season is from November to February. The tropical monsoon is usually cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers and less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter.
The largest country in south- East Asia
Area: Myanmar is 678,500 sq km
Population: 60 million.
Capital: Yangon
Myanmar is made up of 135 national races, of which the main national races are Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. The nationality is Myanmar. There are more than 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar. Some of the Ethnic groups are listed as Akha, Palaung, Padaung, Naga, Taron, Eng and many more near extinct tribes. The religions are Buddhist, Christian and Muslim. The major language is Myanmar, but minority ethnic groups have their own languages. English is widely spoken and understood. Myanmar is covered by Mountain and jungle. Flat Plains and wide rivers characterize the geography of the centre of the country while mountain ranges run along the Thai border up to Himalayas in the east. The southern coast of the country borders the bay of Bengal and the Andaman River, Formerly knows as the Irrawaddy, around which most of the country’s best farmland is found.
Public Holidays
Independence Day : January 4
Union Day : February 12
Farmer’s Day : March 2
Armed Forces Day : March 27
Water Festival and New Year ( Variable) : April 13-17
Labour Day : May 1
Marly’s Day :July 19
National Day :November 25
Chrismas Day :December 25
Variable holiday are also start and end of Buddhist Lent(mid-July – mid- October)
And full moon days( Warso, Tabaung, kason. Thadyingut)
Language
The national language of Myanmar is Burmese, of which there are over 80 different dialects spoken. The written language uses an amazing looking script based on ancient Indian characters. In the cities many of the older generation still speak very good English and it is also becoming popular again with the younger Generation.
History
The earliest primates known today as Pondaung Man, resided in Pondaung, northern Myanmar about 40 million years ago. After those era, many city states emerged, and then came the 3 empires. In the third century BC, Myanmar was already unified into one strong empire. The first Myanmar Empire was created by King Anawrahta of the Bagan Dynasty (1044-1077 AD). The second Myanmar Empire was created by King Bayinnaung of the Taungoo Dynasty (1551-1581 AD). The third Myanmar Empire was led by King Alaungpaya of the Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1760 AD). These three great kings were well-known in the Myanmar history for their bravery and good leadership. In 1885, King Thibaw, Queen Supaya Latt and the royal family were taken to Ratanagiri, India and Myanmar fell under the British Rule. Myanmar became a British Colony from 1885 until 1948.
Climate
Myanmar has three main seasons, hot season, rainy season and cold season. Hot season is from March to May, rainy season is from June to October and cold season is from November to February. The tropical monsoon is usually cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers and less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter.