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Myanmar has an authoritarian military regime. The operation of the Constitution of 1974 was suspended in 1988. The new Constitution is being developed by the National Convention, convened in January 1993, in which different...
At Myanmar airport. For citizens of Russia and the CIS countries, entry into Myanmar requires a visa. The visa is obtained at the Myanmar Embassy in Moscow. After passing through passport control, collect your...
A state in Southeast Asia, called Myanmar since 1989. The ancient history is little known and practically begins with the Indian penetration (3rd-6th century AD). A powerful Burmese empire was founded before the century....
Population, society and rights The Burmese population is very heterogeneous: alongside a strong Buddhist majority there is a plurality of ethnic groups that periodically re-emerge to claim greater rights. However, the actual counting of...
TRAVEL WARNING Country-specific safety instructions Travel in the country In parts of Kachin State and northern Shan State, armed conflicts between rebel armies and the Myanmar military continue, which also resulted in deaths. Many...
GENERAL Official name of the state Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital Naypyidaw. Geography As a country located in Asia according to hyperrestaurant, Myanmar borders China, Laos and Thailand to the east and...
According to Countryaah, Southeast Asia is the south and east part of Asian continent. This page lists and introduces major newspapers in the countries of Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand,...
A large majority of the Burmese, the Arakanes (rakhine), mon, shan and pa-o as well as the majority of karenas belong to the Buddhist theravada school. Among the minority people Kachin and Chin are...
The discovery of Burma can be traced back to Marco Polo who, although he did not reach Pagan, at that time capital, had stayed at the Mongolian court in 1275. Polo revealed to Europe...