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It was colonized by the British. Mandalay was the capital or main city- no, the capital was Rangoon , but Mandalay was important and a poem by Kipling. the China-Burma-India theatre was important in World War II. oddly all three have five letters, were at least in part ( Hong Kong for example) British spheres of Influence or colonies- and formed the basis of the famous (Three tigers) of Amusements of America carnivals an advertising gimmick. the Tigers where shown on platforms. the names were not normally scribed on them but became- out of tradition, China, Burma, and India! Bonggg!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThat is because we were the area between the main trade route of India and China. The Dutch, British, Portuguese and French wanted to build their 'monopoly' here. For example, Singapore. raffles landed in Singapore because it was at a good trading spot. He set up a port that allowed ships to enter to trade. As a result, Britain made money.
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Which of these eras was colonized by England?
India and Burma
Who did Burma ally in the Vietnam War?
Burma was neutral.
Which country colonized America?
Several European nations colonized America. Spain colonized Florida and parts of the Southwest. England colonized the East Coast and further inland. France colonized the Mississippi River area. The Netherlands colonized the area around New York, but were driven out by England. Russian colonized Alaska.
What is the other name for burma?
the other name for burma is myanmar
When was India first colonized?
India was first colonized in 1497
When did Burma get colonized?
because of the gooniees
Which of these eras was colonized by England?
India and Burma
What national flag has a pomegranate on it?
Burma
Who colonized Burma?
Invaded! ..
What can be viewed on the Burma Today website?
The Burma Today website has a lot of varied content for it's readers. Some of the content offered is about peace campaigns in Burma, Burma Debates and Orchestra Burma.
What do the colors on the Burma flag mean?
"We are Burma"
What plants grow in Burma?
Myanmar, Burma
Former name of myanmar?
Burma. Myanmar was originally known as Burma, and that is still its official name. No legislature in Burma has actually approved the name Myanmar, which is derived from the Burmese short-form name Myanma Naingngandaw and has been promoted by the military authorities in Burma.The conventional long form of the country is Union of Burma, and this in the local long form is Pyidaungzu Myanma Naingngandaw.
India was colonized by whom and how was it colonized?
by the british
Who did Burma ally in the Vietnam War?
Burma was neutral.
What kind of government does Burma have?
Burma is governed by their military.
Which year was the Burma Cyclone?
There was a cyclone in Burma in 2008.
