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The Union of Myanmar (Burma
became Myanmar in 1989 ) is far from the most comfortable
country in Asia to visit, however the people are friendly.
... Warning:
The Thai border area contains smugglers, rebel armies and
refugees. Travelers should steer well clear of the border or
contact their embassy to obtain the latest reports on
security . The 'Golden Triangle', northeast of Mandalay,
along the Thai border, is a no-go
area.
Population: 45 million ...Capital :
Yangon (Rangoon) .... People: 65% Burmese, 10% Shan, 7%
Karen, .... Language: Burmese, also Karen, Chin, Shan and
Kachin dialects .... Religion: 87% Theravada Buddhist, 5%
Christian, 4% Muslim,
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