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Offical name
Pyidaungzu Myanma Naingngandaw
Capital
Rangoon (Yangon)
Government type
military junta
Language
Burmese
Area
678,500 sq km
Population
47,382,633 ( 2006 est.)
Currency
kyat (MMK)
Religion
Buddhist
Time zone
GMT/UTC +6.5 ()
Country dialing code
95
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This former Burma changed its name into Myanmar in 1989. Most people are Buddhist and lead the Buddhist lives. They consult with the monks to name their babies, and all men enter Buddhist temples once in their lifetime. The parade of Buddhist monks and of people with offerings in the morning is a daily event. Buddhist relics can be found in many places. A magnificent view of Swedagon Pagoda, the most beautiful pagoda in the world, is the main tourist destination. Bagan, the ancient royal capital of Myanmar, is one of Buddhism's three greatest monuments, boasting 2,200 kinds of pagodas and temples. The Myanmar “longyi,” a sarong-like garment, is an integral part of the Myanmarese dress worn by men and women of all ages. Aung San Suu Kyi (1945~) is the most respected person in Myanmar as the leader of the nonviolent movement for human rights and democracy in Burma (Myanmar) and as a Nobel laureate.
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