Myanmar (formally
knows as Burma), one
of the world
destinations, offers
great historical
values, rich
cultural heritage
and a unique daily
life style, a vast
diversity such as
pollution free air
and river system ,
unspoiled beaches.
The world richest
and most impressive
Buddhist monuments,
more than 5000
ancient temples and
stupas in 10th
century
archaeological
Bagan, finest wooden
architectures in
Mandalay and unique
lifestyle amidst
Shan plateau,
unspoiled white
beaches or
snow-capped
mountains in the
extreme north are
mentioned a few.
Myanmar is
inhabited by
135 ethnic
nationalities,
distributed
in the
different
regions.
There are
eight major
national
races; Bamar,
Chin, Kachin,
Kayah, Kayin,
Mon,
Rakkhine and
Shan races.
Most of
tribal
groups still
follow their
own
traditional
customs,
costumes and
life-style.
The country
has a total
population
of about 50
million
people.
Capital
Yangon has a
population
of more than
5 million
and the
second
important
city is
Mandalay
with more
than 1
million.
The
dominating
color
of
the
national
flag
is
red.
The
rectangular
space at the
upper left
corner is
blue. In it
could be
seen the
figure of a
paddy
blades
and a pinion
encircled by
14 white stars. The
paddy
represents
the peasants
and pinion
workers.
These two
classes form
the
majority of
the people
in the
country.
The
14 uniform
white stars
represent 7
states and 7
divisions.
