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Myanmar
Southeast Asian country formerly named Burma but renamed Myanmar in 1989
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Women and men both traditionally wear a longyi, a form of a sarong, and an eingyi, a blouse. There are many tribes in Burma (Myanmar) so women's costume can vary. Most variations between tribes are in color and pattern.
Where does Aung San Suu Kyi live?
Myanmar, also known as Burma. Known for her human rights work (she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991), she is under house arrest in her native Burma/Myanmar.
She was born in 1945,Jan,17
number 54 in the University Avenue
How did Burma change sides in World War 2?
No, it did not really change sides. Burma was on the side of the Allies during the Japanese invasion. The Japanese army established a puppet government in the part of Burma that it ocuppied after they invaded. The Allies liberated Burma at the end of the war. The Allies did not treat Burma as an enemy, only those members of the Japanese puppet government.
The Axis powers often setup these puppet governments in countries that they invaded & ocuppied. Japanese had puppet governments in the Philippines, China, etc. The Germans had puppet governments in Poland, Norway, Belgium, Yugoslavia, Greece, etc.
What are the major political parties and leaders in myanmar?
The major political party in Burma ( Myanmar ) is National League for Democracy. The party won in 1990 election but the government failed to transfer the power and arrest the members of the parties .The leader name is Aung San Suu Kyi and she is now under house arrest.
What is the proper adjective for a person of Myanmar?
Since the original name of Myanmar is Burma the people of Myanmar are still being called as Burmese. Myanmar.com refers to it's people as 'Myanmar people'.
The burma road was 700 mile long highway linking to where?
The Burma Road supplied the Chinese who had been fighting the Japanese since 1937. When Japan enterred WW2 they cut the road by invading Burma, where supplies arrived. The Western Allies built a new road called the "Ledo Road" from India and also sent supplies by air over "The Hump" of the Himalayas.
At present, the 690-km Yangon-Mandalay highway with motor road and railroad in parallel stands the most important and key transport link between Yangon and Mandalay, the second largest city of Myanmar .
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How does one pronounce Myanmar?
It is the name of a country previously known as Burma and pronounced as MEE-YAN-MAR.
Listen to the right pronunciation:
http://www.pronounceitright.com/pronuncia.php?id_pronuncia=2314
There are 47,400,000 people in Myanmar.
What are the main factors that made the Burmese such a poor fighting force during the War in Burma?
The fact that the terrain was difficult and hazardous,they could not use heavy artillery.
Why was Burma significant during World War 2?
1. Air power wasn't as strong as it is today and the Burma Road was used to resupply China (non-communist at the time & and an ally) in its fight against Japan. Later flyng over the hump to resupply China supplemented or took over the role from the Burma Road.
2. Japan was invading India through Burma. The British army stopped the advancing IJA at the battle of Imphal in India.
What is myanmar actor htun htun's email address?
i want to know myannmar actor htun htun email address please answer me
What movie did the quote bring out your dead come from?
What is Myanmar's current form of government?
The current Head of State is Senior General Than Shwe who holds the title of "Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council". He is the defacto head of government (aka Dictator). Myamar, more familiarly known as Burma, is military ruled. Than Shwe ranked number 4 on Parade Magazine's 2009 "World's Worst Dictators"
Free Burma activists successfully forced dozens of clothing and shoe companies to stop sourcing from Burma. These companies included Levi Strauss, Wal Mart, J Crew, Macys, Burlington Coat Factory and Target. However US software company Fortinet, provides filtering software to this regime that limits the material citizens can access on-line, including free email services, free web hosting and most political opposition and pro-democracy pages. Chevron continues to operate a natural gas pipeline from Burma to Thailand.
Which Scottish battalions served in Burma in World War 2?
See Website: China Burma India Theater, WW2
Why did the British fight wars with Burma and Afghanistan?
The three Afghan wars and the Panjdeh incident were mainly related to "The Great Game" a term coined by a 19th intelligence officer for the clash between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for influence in Central Asia. Afghanistan was seen as a cause of trouble in its own right with border disputes and incursions and as a necessary buffer state between British India and the Russians. The first war with Burma was fought again over border disputes and territorial integrity with an expanding Burmese state. This changed in later years to one of acquisition of Burma into what was known as the British Raj as similar to the competition with Russia, Burma was seen as moving closer or being taken over by the French who were in Laos. Taking over lower Burma and the important port of Rangoon in the second war and upper Burma including Mandalay in the third war.
It really depends on how you want to live. I spent 14 months in SE Asia on under $10K (visas, airfare, etc...). I need very little in the way of comforts so I try to move outside of the Lonely Planet routes. If you're anything like me you could get away with $6K easy. If you're leaving from the states I saw airfare on sale the other day for $400 from US to Bangkok at cheapoair.
Was a Yorkshire Army Regiment held captive in a POW camp in Burma in World War 2?
Not at all,
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Answer I found a website that lists the British units that were serving in Southeast Asia in 1939. It was later in 1940 or so that the British had to evacuate Burma. Then in 1945, they re-captured it. So, I'm not sure if you are referring to a unit that served in 1940 or 1945. The British Regiments were named after regions or cities. Usually the name would be "West Yorkshire". Each Regiment would contain 2 or more battalions that would serve in different theaters of operation. The British learned in WW1 that if the entire regiment served at one battle, then the chances of a loss would be devastiting on the home where they were from. The link below lists the 2nd Battalion, The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry as serving in the Maymyo Infantry Brigade Area in Burma. I suspect that this is the unit you are seeking. Reference this page that lists the Organization of British units in 1939:
http://home.adelphia.net/~dryan67/orders/ukover.html Custermen
