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           MYANMAR
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       (formerly Burma)

The Union of Myanmar is the
second largest country in
South-East Asia. Its heartland
is the valley and delta of the
Irrawaddy. The north and west
of the country are
mountainous, and in the east
the Shan Plateau runs along
the border with Thailand. The
climate is mainly tropical
monsoon. Rice is the staple
food and accounts for half the
export earnings. Myanmar is
rich in timber and minerals
although not yet fully
exploited.

Area (Sq. Km.): 678,030

Population: 41,279,000

Capital: Yangon (Rangoon)

Language:
Burmese

Religion:
Buddhist 85%
Animist
Christian

Government Type:
Military

Currency: Kyat

Embassy:
19A Charles Street
London
W1X 8ER
0171-629-4486

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Foreign Office Advice:

Visitors must keep to the
officially designated areas.

Access is not allowed to large
parts of the country because
of the actual or potential
security problems, and no
attempt should be made to
enter such areas.

Overland entry (allowed at
various points on the
Chine/Thailand border) does
not allow access to main
tourist areas.

Many avoid using the internal
air service because of its
poor record.

Visitors should not photograph
military installations or
personnel.

Credit cards and travellers
cheques are not widely
accepted.

A recent Cholera outbreak is
being brought under control,
but hygiene precautions and
medical insurance are
essential.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129