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Myanmar
Southeast Asian country formerly named Burma but renamed Myanmar in 1989
616 Questions
What is the national flower of Myanmar?
The national flower of Myanmar is Pterocarpus indicusalso called Burmese rosewood.
A visa from counsul of Myanmar in Los Angeles?
Myanmar does not have a Consular Office in Los Angeles. You have to go thru the Myanmar Embassy in Washington, DC
Who was the leader of Communist Party of Burma in 1998?
kyaw zaw who was army colonel in u nu regime.he is retired army office who is very friendly with aung san founder of communist part of burma. aung san is the father of daw suu kyi of NLD
When did the genocide conflict in Burma start?
The conflict started as soon as decolonization began in 1948. The genocide began in 1962, after the first military coup d'etat
Did sailors aboard HMS Glory during World War 2 get the Pacific Star medal before the Burma Star?
Well that's a very good question but they were awarded the burma star right after the pacific star, this was because they had successfully landed on the Feircnh Beach and eliminated the 15th Gedisch Infantry.
The reason why there was confusion is because when they were awarded rumors had speculated that they hadnt successfully finished the raid and also since they were awarded right after each other, it was just easily miss interperated
How near is Burma to the equator?
Myanmar (Burma) extends farther down the peninsula, next to Thailand, than
you'd expect when you first glance at the map. It keeps going, down to latitude
9.5° North ... almost 300 miles south of the latitude of Bangkok.
At that point ... the southernmost point in Myanmar ... it's only about 660 miles
north of the equator.
In World War 2 why did the Japanese want burma?
Japan was advancing westward also. After passing thru Burma they attacked India. They were after the oil in Iran/Iraq/Saudi Arabia/etc. Germany was also fighting in North Africa...the Suez Canal is there. If Germany & Japan could link up forces in that oil rich region...so much the better! US Army's Merrill's Marauders put a stop to that link up.
Which country used to be Burma?
Burma was renamed Myanmar some decades ago, by the military Junta in charge.
Has Myanmar ever been in a war?
Yes.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, was conquered by the British after three Anglo-Burmese Wars in the 19th century.
Burma became an independent nation in 1948, initially as a democratic nation and then, following a coup in 1962, a military dictatorship which formally ended in 2011.
The country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife for most of its independent years, and a myriad of Burma's ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running unresolved civil wars.
What political events happend in Burma 1885?
Britain captures Mandalay after a brief battle and Burma becomes a province of British India.
Why renaming of burma as myanmar was considered a big political controversy?
Because it was done by the controlling military regime. The US and UK do not recognize this name change or many other actions of the military junta.
What are the voting rights in Burma?
In Burma not everyone has the right to vote. However, the climate is changing somewhat and the future, presently, looks fairly good.
Why Liberia and Burma use the same measuring system as US?
The Imperial system of measurement came from England. At one time, England dominated most of he world with their powerful navy and established a colony in what is now the USA.
Britain ruled Burma, (now officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,) from 1824 to 1948 so they imposed their system of weights and measures.
Liberia was set up by citizens of the United States as a colony for former African-American slaves. The USA used Imperial measurement so they would establish Imperial measurement in their colony.
Which regiments served in the burma campaign?
During the Burma Campaign of World War II, several regiments from various countries participated, including British, Indian, and American forces. Notable units included the British 14th Army, comprised of Indian regiments like the 2nd Burma Brigade and the 17th Indian Division, as well as British units such as the Gloucestershire Regiment. The American forces included the Mars Task Force and the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), known as Merrill's Marauders. These diverse regiments played crucial roles in the challenging jungle warfare against Japanese forces.
When did Burma reopen it's borders to the world?
Myanmar , or Burma , opened it's borders in 2011 ~ see related link below .
Have a carved ivory necklace Burma early 1940's Any idea of price?
where are you selling it, because it has a real impact on value.
How do people in Burma make a living and what kinds of jobs do they have?
Since Myanmar's main business is farming, most of Myanmar people are making a living as a farmers in rural area. Myanmar has a wide lands and, people can grow rice, crops, etc,...
In main city called Yangon, most people work for a company but only a few people can make good salary.
In the capital city, Nay Pyi Taw, almost all of the people are government officers since all the government head offices are located in that city.
Some people run a small business, like fashion shops, accessories shops, etc.
Anything about the soldiers from Burma in World War 2?
There are a number of books about the campaign in Burma - notably that by William Slim entitled "Defeat Into Victory" .
If you're looking for an article regarding the campaign you can refer to the related link below taking note of the references which will lead you to further books about those involved such as "The Marauders" by Charles Ogden and " The Burma Road: The Epic Story of the China-Burma-India Theater in World War II" by Donovan Webster .
