Saturday, July 21, 2007

ABOUT MYANMAR

Myanmar is a country in South East Asia covering an area of over 260000 square miles.It is wedged between India and China,the two mist populous countries in the world.Her other neighbours are Bangladesh, Thailand and Laos.Myanmar is a Union made up of seven states and seven divisions.Senior General Than Shwe is the leader of the country at present.
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyitaw.
Myanmar is a sub-tropical country with a hot,humid climate.The Ayeyawadi and the Thanlwin are the two biggest rivers in Myanmar and Khaka Borazi is the highest mountain.Myanmar is predominantly an agricultural country,about 85 percent of the population being farmers.Hence Myanmar economy depends chiefly on rice export.She has not been able to export as in prewar days.Myanmar's other major exports ar teak and gems.Myanmar rubies,jade and peals are famous throughout the world.

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