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	Myanmar
		Myanmar is located between Bangladesh and Thailand, with China to the north and India to the north-west, with coastline on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
		The fertile plains of the Irrawady and Salween Rivers are in the central lowlands of Myanmar.
		Myanmar is the second-largest producer of heroin in the world.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/m/my/myanmar.html (2826 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Myanmar
		Myanmar, which has a total area of 678,500 square kilometres (261,970 sq mi), is the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia, and the 40th-largest in the world (after Zambia).
		Myanmar is located between Chittagong Division of Bangladesh and Assam, Nagaland and Manipur of India to the northwest.
		Myanmar is bounded by Laos and Thailand to the southeast.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Myanmar (4830 words)

	Myanmar Demographics and Geography - Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online
		Myanmar is bounded on the W by Bangladesh, India, and the Bay of Bengal; on the N and NE by China; on the E by Laos and Thailand; and on the S by the Andaman Sea.
		In the mountains of N Myanmar (rising to more than 19,000 ft/5,791 m) and along the India-Myanmar frontier live various Mongoloid peoples; the most important are the Kachins (in the Kachin State in the N) and the Chins (in the Chin Special State in the W).
		In E Myanmar on the Shan Plateau is the Shan State, home of the Shans, a Tai race closely related to the Siamese.
	www.columbiagazetteer.org /public/Myanmar.html (2201 words)

	Myanmar information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Myanmar, officially the Union of Myanmar (also known as Burma or the Union of Burma by bodies and states who do not recognize the ruling military junta), is the largest country (in geographical area) in mainland Southeast Asia.
		The fertile plains of the Ayeyarwady and Thanlwin Rivers are in the central lowlands of Myanmar.
		Buddhism in Myanmar is predominantly Theravada Buddhism and is practised by 89% of the population, especially the Bamar (and its subgroups, including the Rakhine), Shan, Mon, and Chinese.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Myanmar (3620 words)

	Demographics of Myanmar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The following is an overview of the demographics of Myanmar, including statistics such as population and religious affiliation.
		At the time of the last official census in Myanmar, 31 March 1983, the population was 35,442,972.
		Demographics of Myanmar, Data of FAO, year 2005 ; Number of inhabitants in thousands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Demographics_of_Myanmar (344 words)

	Myanmar Tour - Heritage Travels & Tours
		Myanmar's relative lack of development has ensured a legacy of superb mahouts, mostly on a par with any in the past and quite unlike Thailand, Sri Lanka and India, where standards of mahoutship seem to slide disastrously with each successive generation.
		Myanmar is unique in having Asiafs last sizeable number of domesticated elephants living and working a traditional life in lowland forests.
		Mar (1996) writes,'The long-term survival of the elephant is crucial to Myanmar's ecosystem, and the Ministry of Forestry...
	www.myanmarheritagetravel.com /elephant.htm (11910 words)

	The Burma Project -Burma Debate-
		Myanmar's long history as a tributary, a colony, and a country riddled with insurgencies has led [its] officials to place great emphasis on their foreign policy of neutrality, independence, and interaction.
		While Myanmar acknowledges its important location between China and India and on the border between North and Southeast Asia, it "hopes to be used as a bridge of all these blocs" and as a "role model" of a state [positioned] between major neighbors, according to one participant.
		Myanmar's government believes that a large military is crucial to the preservation of Burmese sovereignty and internal security, and resents the stringent foreign policies pursued by the United States, the European Union and others.
	www.burmadebate.org /archives/spring01strategic.html (4188 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Asia : Myanmar
		In 1824–1826, 1851–1852 and 1885–1886 Burma (Myanmar) was invaded by the British Empire and became a part of India.
		The regime is accused of having a balmy human rights record and Human rights in Myanmar the human rights situation in the country is a subject of concern for a wide number of international organizations.
		Myanmar is divided into seven divisions and seven states, based on the dominant ethnic groups.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Asia/Myanmar.shtml (2110 words)

	Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news - Myanmar's HIV/AIDS security threat
		Myanmar has not held a reliable national census since the results of colonial-era surveys were destroyed in 1942.
		Myanmar's infection rates are particularly acute in border areas where intravenous drug use is endemic and poverty causes shared needle use.
		Similar to Myanmar, many of those countries were very poor with substandard health-care systems, and rather than tackling their epidemics straight on, many African governments looked away until it was too late.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/Southeast_Asia/HL02Ae02.html (1438 words)

	Myanmar
		Deforestation is estimated to be continuing at an average rate of 250,000 acres a year.” Deforestation in other Asian countries has always brought an initial heavy demand for elephants inevitably followed by a catastrophic loss of work for elephant owners and food sources for their elephants.
		Myanmar is unique in having Asia’s last sizeable number of domesticated elephants living and working a traditional life in lowland forests.
		Mechanical haulage is clearly playing an ever larger role in Myanmar, and elephants are used increasingly less for general haulage and almost entirely for short hauls over difficult terrain, always their strong point.
	www.fao.org /DOCREP/005/AC774E/ac774e0e.htm (12103 words)

	Top20Myanmar.com - Your Top20 Guide to Myanmar! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Union of Myanmar, formerly the Union of Burma, is the largest country (in geographical area) in mainland Southeast Asia.
		The regime is accused of having a poor human rights record, and the human rights situation in the country is a subject of concern for a wide number of international organizations.
		The culture of Myanmar is an mixture of centuries of Chinese, Indian, and Thai influences.
	www.top20myanmar.com (1755 words)

	Myanmar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Myanmar is ranked twelfth in the world in its number of active troops.
		Myanmar’s GDP grows only 2.9% annually -- the lowest rate of economic growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion [2].
		Members of the Buddhist monkhood are venerated throughout Myanmar, which is one of the most predominantly Theravada Buddhist countries in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Myanmar (5522 words)

	!Myanmar\|Burma\|Myanmar(Burma)\|exporter\|importer\|trader\|business\|Yangon\|b2b marketplace\|business to ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Myanmar, officially the Union of Myanmar (pronounced [pjìdàunzṵ mjəmà nàinŋàndɔ̀] in Burmese), is the largest country in geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia.
		Myanmar's diverse population has played a major role in defining its politics, its history, and its demographics in modern times.
		Colonised as part of the British Empire until 1948, Myanmar continues to struggle to mend its ethnic tensions, overcome coups d'état and emerge as a democracy.
	www.burmaexports.com /index.html (347 words)

	U.N. survey shows less opium cultivation in Myanmar Asian Political News - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The survey, using both satellite imagery and ground verification, estimated the total area of opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar at 32,800 hectares, down 80 percent from the peak in 1996, according to Akira Fujino, a representative of the UNODC Regional Center for East Asia and the Pacific.
		Myanmar is likely to be drug-free by 2014 as promised by Myanmar's military government, he said.
		Myanmar is the second largest opium grower in the world after Afghanistan, whose total opium poppy cultivation is estimated at slightly above 100,000 hectares, according to the survey.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0WDQ/is_2005_Nov_7/ai_n15801790 (339 words)

	Collected_SRM_CHR_reports
		At the invitation of the Government of Myanmar, conveyed by a letter of the Minister for Foreign Affairs dated 27 August 1992, and accepted by the Special Rapporteur on 17 September 1992, the Special Rapporteur undertook a visit to that country from 7 to 14 December 1992.
		Myanmar is taking care of the problems and is able to cope with the flows.
		Over a dozen rescued Myanmar prostitutes, ages 14 to 20, were seen by the Special Rapporteur, but it was not known how many of them were HIV-positive (estimates of infection of prostitutes in Thailand vary between 60 to 90 per cent).
	www.ibiblio.org /obl/docs/Collected_SRM_CHR_reports.htm (9072 words)

	COLLECTED REPORTS TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS BY THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS ON MYANMAR:
		But, in fact, during the short period of four years since the SLORC had assumed power, the Government of Myanmar was doing its best to improve the life and welfare of all the people in that country.
		Subsequent to the prison visit, it was explained to the Special Rapporteur that the reason he was not allowed to see the detainees is because the Government was concerned "that some prisoners may give harm or danger to visitors".
		Amongst the most affected groups seem to be the Myanmar Muslims of Rakhine state, the Karen, Shan and the Mon.
	www.ibiblio.org /obl/docs/Collected_SRM_CHR_reports-B.htm (7041 words)

	worldsurface.com - sustainable tourism for backpackers and independent travellers
		More than 100 indigenous languages—as distinct from mere dialects—are spoken in Myanmar, but the common and official language is Burmese (Myanmar), spoken by both the people of the plains and the hill peoples.
		An elementary knowledge of English is still required in schools and colleges, however, and in 1981 the teaching of English was restored to the school curriculum.
		Myanmar is one of the least densely populated countries in Asia, and the rugged, forested portion of its terrain is still only lightly settled.
	www.worldsurface.com /browse/static.asp?staticpageid=370 (330 words)

	AEGiS-AFP News: ASIAN LIVES: Myanmar doctor tends wounds from hidden war - February 15, 2006
		When pro-democracy uprisings swept across Myanmar in 1988, Dr Cynthia Maung left the village clinic where she was working in Karen state to join the tens of thousands fleeing across the border to Thailand.
		Increasingly common are victims of social ills, a consequence of the changing demographics of Myanmar's migrants.
		While she believes the international community hasn't offered the constant support that Myanmar needs, she says part of the problem is that no one has a vision for her country's future or for solving its problems.
	www.aegis.com /news/afp/2006/AF060220.html (1994 words)

	Myanmar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia.
		The Name Union of Myanmar is recognized by the United Nations, but several countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada refer to Myanmar as Burma.
		Main article: History of Myanmar Previously an independent kingdom, in 1886 Burma was annexed by the British Empire as a part of India.
	myanmar.iqnaut.net (869 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Myanmar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		IUJ alumni Myanmar met at the chapter office in Yangon on 25 November 2006.
		The current Head of State is Senior General Than Shwe who holds the title of "Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council." His appointed prime minister was Khin Nyunt until 19 October 2004, when he was replaced by Gen. Soe Win.
		The culture of Myanmar is a mixture of centuries of Chinese, Indian, and Thai influences.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/myanmar (2475 words)

	What young people think - East Asia and Pacific
		Four rights were mentioned without prompting by at least 20 per cent of respondents: the right to education, the right to express ideas or opinions, the right to play and the right not to be hurt or mistreated.
		It is higher in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and Viet Nam in comparison to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar in which rights awareness in general is low.
		In Cambodia and Lao PDR, the right to education is the only one known by a majority of respondents and in Myanmar, awareness of all rights is less than 30 per cent.
	www.unicef.org /polls/eapro/rights (600 words)

	Country Programs - Myanmar - Background
		The limited access and quality of birth spacing and RH services in Myanmar is reflected by the fact that 35 percent of the population are believed to have no access to public sector primary health care services of any kind.
		Marie Stopes International Myanmar (MSIM) works to address these critical issues, with seven reproductive heath centres operating throughout the country.
		Face to face communication is key to being able to deliver services and advice where it is needed, especially as most of MSIM’s clients live below the poverty line, with little or no means to access information or services to improve their reproductive health.
	www.mariestopes.org.au /country-myanmar-bg.html (277 words)

	Demographics - General Information About Indian Economy, Government, Constitution, Education System
		Although India occupies only 2.4% of the world's land area, it supports over 15% of the world's population.
		They are now found in some parts of India, Myanmar and the islands of South-East Asia.
		They came to India somewhere between 2000 and 1500 B.C. They are now mainly found in the northern and central parts of India.
	www.bharatadesam.com /about/demographics.php (734 words)

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	Wikinfo \| Myanmar
		Today, many people use Myanmar although they disapprove of the military government.
		History of Myanmar (see also History of Burma)
		Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Burma (191 words)

	Myanmar: Friendly, But Not Free
		Despite the fact that Myanmar (formally called Burma) is run by a brutal military regime called the Junta, I found the Burmese people friendlier than the last 5 countries combined.
		They attract demographics of all ages and are part of the art culture.
		Puppet shows reenact the history of Myanmar through colorful marionettes manipulated by a dozen or more skilled string masters.
	www.gonomad.com /tours/0511/sony-myanmar.html (1272 words)

	DHL: Corporate - Myanmar Service Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Addresses in Myanmar where you can leave a shipment for delivery.
		The location of the office from where DHL activities in Myanmar are controlled.
		Information that may be of interest to you when doing business with Myanmar
	www.dhl.com /wrd/mm.html (46 words)

	Census and Demographics Data - 2000, 2005 and 2010 Projections
		The Right Site® Software has easy to interpret standard demographics, site analyses (3-ring reports), trend reports (Census, current, and five-year projection), demographic profiles (clusters), sales and store potential analysis, and retail store sales.
		We provides targeted demographic data, site analysis, and general reference software that is easy to use.
		Two reports are available: the Starter Set contains 50 of the most requested demographic data variables and the Professional Report that covers over 200 variables including demographic, quality of life, consumer price indices, retail sales, business statistics, custom profiles, and consumer expenditures.
	www.mapmart.com /Demographics/Census.htm (497 words)

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