Burma, also known as Myanmar, has a population of 54.18 million and is recognized globally under that name since 1989. The country's economy relies on natural resources such as rice and natural gas, with significant imports including refined petroleum. Myanmar has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Buddhism, and its government is a parliamentary republic with a mixed legal system.

1. BURMA-MYANMAR
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
KNOW YOUR WORLD
A PROGRAM OF GLOBAL TIES AKRON
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2. MAP OF THE COUNTRY
BURMA-MYANMAR LAND SIZE:
252,320 SQ MILES

3. BURMA-MYANMAR
COMPARED TO
OHIO/US
Comparison Data:
Burma-Myanmar is
slightly smaller than Texas

4. BURMA-MYANMAR
QUICK FACTS GENERAL
INFORMATION
• Full name: Burma
(long form) Union of Burma , however since 1989 the name
Myanmar is the recognized name throughout the world.
• Population: 54.18 million
• Capital: Rangoon, Nay Pyi Taw (Administrative capital)
• Life expectancy: 68.57 years (men), 71.95
years (women) (UN)

5. BURMA-MYANMAR
QUICK FACTS ECONOMIC DATA
CENTRAL BANK:
MONETARY UNIT:
MONETARY SYMBOL:
Central Bank of Myanar
Myanmar kyat(Ks)

6. BURMA-MYANMAR
QUICK FACTS ECONOMIC DATA
NATURAL RESOURCES:
rice, sugar cane, beans, vegetables,
milk,
MAIN EXPORTS:
natural gas, clothing products, dried
legumes, precious stones, yttrium
MAIN IMPORTS:
refined petroleum, broadcasting
equipment, fabrics, motorcycles,
AMOUNT: $20.4 B
COUNTRIES (Top2): China, Thailand
AMOUNT: $23.1B
COUNTRIES (Top2): China,, Thailand

7. HISTORY AT A
GLANCE
BURMA-MYANMAR
MAJOR HISTORICAL
DATES
A.D.
YEAR EVENT
1987
2007
2008
Currency devaluation wipes out
many people's savings and
triggers anti-government riots.
Wave of public dissent sparked
by fuel price hikes. Dozens of
activists are arrested.
Cyclone Nargis hits the
low-lying Irrawaddy delta.
Some estimates put the death
toll as high as 134,000.
YEAR EVENT
1057
1852
1937
1948
1974
King Anawrahta founds the first
unified Myanmar state
Britain separated Burma from India.
Burma becomes independent with U
Nu as prime minister.
New constitution comes into effect,
transferring power from the armed
forces to a People's Assembly
headed by Ne Win
Britain annexes lower Burma,

8. • Major language: Burmese, indigenous ethnic languages
• Major religion: Buddhist 87.9%, Christian 6.2%, Muslim
4.3%
BURMA-MYANMAR
QUICK FACTS LANGUAGES &
RELIGIONS

9. BURMA-MYANMAR
QUICK FACTS GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT
STRUCTURE:
CURRENT
LEADER:
VOTING
LIBERTIES:
Category Name
previously parliamentary
republic
Type
mixed legal system with
english common law
Governing
Document (Est)
Constitution of
Myanmar (latest aapted
2008)
Myint Swe
Position
President
Allowed (Yes/No)
Age
Restrictions
Yes
18
All citizens except
members of religious
orders

10. Shwedagon Pagoda: 2,500 year old temple that is the
most sacred Buddhist site in the country
FAMOUS
LANDMARKS
Mount Popa: Pilgrimage location at the site of an
extinct volcano
BURMA-MYANMAR
Gokteik Viaduct: One of the highest railway bridges in
the world

11. BURMA-MYANMAR
MODERN
CULTURAL
PRACTICES
IMPACT OF THE WORLD
RELIGION OF
BUDDHISM
SUTRAS
FOUNDED BY
BUDDHA
DALAI LAMA: LEADING MONK
DESIRE TO REACH ENLIGHTENMENT

12. BURMA-MYANMAR
GENDER ROLES GIRLS/BOYS &
MEN/WOMEN
GENDER ROLES:
GENDER ROLES
AVG
HOUSEHOLD
=
man, wife, and
children
MEN/BOYS = prepare
land for sowing and
plant seeds, harvest
rice, ceremonial food
preparation, transport
of goods
WOMEN/GIRLS =
transplant rice, domestic
tasks, teaching and
nursing
MARRIAGES = Find
your own partner,
sometimes arranged
by parents

13. BURMA-MYANMAR
TRADITIONAL
DRESS
MEN

14. BURMA-MYANMAR
TRADITIONAL
DRESS
WOMEN

15. BURMA-MYANMAR
EVERYDAY
LIVING
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A
CHILD

16. BURMA-MYANMAR
TRADITIONAL &
CONTEMPARY
MUSIC, DANCE, SPORTS,
FOLK TALES, CUSTOMS

17. BURMA-MYANMAR
NATIONAL
FESTIVALS &
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAY/FESTIVAL DATE
Manoa Festival in
Myitkyina
Anandar Pagoda
Festival
Thingyan New Year
Festival
Phaung Daw Oo
Pagoda Festival
Kyaukse Elephant
Dance Festival
Balloons Flying
Festival
Tazaungdaing Light
Festival
Jan. 10
Jan. 23-29
April 13-16
Oct. 5-22
Oct. 18-19
Nov. 12-17
Nov. 16-17

18. BURMA-MYANMAR
FOOD
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Burmese Biryani
Mohinga Soup

19. LINKS
• https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/g
eos/bm.html
• http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/mm2.htm
#page
• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-12992883
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/28/burmese-food_n_6
044102.html
• http://www.myanmar.cm/arts-literature/traditional-http://ww
w.myanmar.cm/arts-literature/traditional-costumes.html
• http://www.ohio.com/news/local/stores-in-north-hill-neighborh
ood-of-akron-reflect-influx-of-asian-immigrants-1.525919#
• http://www.panoramicjourneys.com/burma-festivals.php