MYANMARPrepared 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 is Naypyidaw and its largest city

is Yangon

• World's 25th most populous country (50 million)

• World's 40th largest country and the second largest in Southeast Asia

• World’s Golden Land

Things Know For

• Longyi

• Templeso Bagan, Sulamani Pahtoo Bagan, Thatbyinny Pahtoo Bagan, Dhammayangyi Pahtoo Mrauk U Small Bagan (Dukkanthein Paya, Minkhaung

Shwegu Paya, Laymyetnha Paya, Mahabodhi Shwegu Paya ,Htuparyon Paya)

o And a lot more

• Others:oSand paintingsoPaper umbrellaso JewelriesoBells and gongsoAung San Suu Kyi Images

oCheroot CigarsoBuddhist FigurinesoKey ChainsoMarionette PuppetsoTraditional 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 the Association 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 Burma’s 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.