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Myanmar is the largest country in South-east Asian
Peninsula, sharing borders with Thailand, Laos, China, India, and
Bangladesh. The Union of Myanmar, covering an area of 676,577 sq/km.
Myanmar has tropical climate with three seasons: the
hot season is from mid-February to mid-May; the rainy season is from
mid-May to mid-October and cold season is from mid-October to
mid-February.
Myanmar is a union of many nationalities: speaking over
one hundred languages and dialects. The term "Myanmar" embraces all
nationalities.
Over 80% of the Myanmars are Buddhists. There are also
Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and even some animists. However, there is
full freedom of worship for other religions. Christian missionaries have
been active in Myanmar for over 150 years. Among them, American Baptists
were first on the scene.
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Myanmar history dates back to the early 11th Century
when King Anawrahta unified the country and founded the First Myanmar
Empire in Bagan. The second Myanmar Empire was founded in mid 16th Century
by King Bayinnaung. King Alaungpaya founded the last Myanmar Dynasty in
1752 and it was during the zenith of this empire that the British moved
into Myanmar. Like India, Myanmar became a British colony but only after
three Anglo-Myanmar wars in 1825, 1852 and 1885. During the Second World
War, Myanmar was occupied by Japanese from 1942 till the return of the
Allied Forces in 1945.
Myanmar has become a sovereign independent State since
4th January 1948, after 62 years under the colonial administration.
The population of Myanmar is at present over 52
millions and average house hold size is estimated at 3 or 4 people. The
literacy rate stood at 93.3% according to 2004 figures.
220 volts, 50 cycles
Myanmar time is 06:30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean
Time.
Business Hours
Government Offices : 09:30 - 16:30 hrs.
Bank : 09:30 - 15:30 hrs.
Visitors to Myanmar must have a valid passport and
obtain 28 days Tourist visa from a Myanmar embassy or diplomatic mission
abroad.
No vaccinations are officially required for a visit
to Myanmar but Malaria prophylaxis is recommended and if travelling to
remote areas, travellers should check with their doctor or travel
immunization clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against
Typhoid, Hepatitis, Tetanus and Japanese encephalitis.
Departure tax for international flights is US $10 per
person.
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