Myanmar.

Location:  Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is situated in South-East Asia sandwiched in between Thailand, Bangladesh, India and China.

 

Religion:  The principal religion of Myanmar is Buddhism with a small minority of Muslims, Hindus, Animists and Christians.

Columban Sisters in Myanmar

Language:  Burmese is the official language but  Myanmar haas a variety of languages many of which have different dialects orlocal variations.

Economy:  Burma is a country rich in natural resources:  minerals, precious stones and timber.  However, the benefits of these resources have not reached the ordinary person in the street who continues to live in poverty.


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