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Myanmar

Myanmar. The flag. Blue-peace and endurance Red-courage gallantry White-purity and honor Cog wheel ears of rice- industry and agriculture 14 stars-14 states. E conomy. Not very developed Us and C anada have imposed an economic sanction Historically main route between china and asia

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Myanmar

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  1. Myanmar

  2. The flag Blue-peace and endurance Red-courage gallantry White-purity and honor Cog wheel ears of rice- industry and agriculture 14 stars-14 states

  3. Economy • Not very developed • Us and Canada have imposed an economic sanction • Historically main route between china and asia • Conquered by the British became wealthy • Once the largest exporter of rice • Used to produce a lot of teak • Govt imposed a policy of nationalization which greatly hurt the economy

  4. Geography • Borders Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal • Boarders Bangladesh China India Laos and Thailand • Tropical w/ hot humid summers and lower humidity during winter • Lowlands and rugged highlands • Petroleum, timber, tin, ect. • Threatened by earthquakes and cyclones

  5. Religion No official state religion Govt promotes Theravada Buddhism Muslims and Christians are sometimes persecuted

  6. Clothing Menusually wear collarless white shirts and overcoat longyi which is a piece of cloth. Women wear silk or cotton dresses. Not allowed to wear shorts. Wear skirts and longyis Usually wear traditional longyis with western shirts Wear light clothing because of the climate

  7. Government • Controlled by the military • Known to to have a presidential republic • A parliamentary government exists • Military prevents it from doing anything • Ruled as a british colony from 1885-1948

  8. Music and video Music and video Influenced by China, India, and Thailand Also influenced by England Non harmonic, very different from ours Use shells for percussion Most film recordings had to do with politics Mostly controlled by government A lot of censorship

  9. Food Influenced by China, India, and Thailand A lot of fish products because of location Variety of salads known as thoke And a lot of rice

  10. History • A lot of dynastys • Last dynasty was the Konbaung dynasty • Then England took over • Won independence in 19438 • Civil war is currently unresolved • Country is still controlled by the military

  11. Art and Literature Ten traditional arts known as the ten flowers. Which range from blacksmith to painting. Literature is influenced by India and Thailand. Language is influenced by Pali instead of sanscript. myanmabhasa is the name of the language. Monosyllabic with an emphasis on tone and pitch. Stone engravings are known as kyauksa.

  12. Currency Kyat is the form of currency. 1 USD = 6.51 K There has been three forms of Kyat since the beginning

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