Myanmar depends on agriculture for more than half of its GDP. Rice is the major product.
In Bagan you can find more than 2000 temples that were built during the 12th and 13th century.
Myanmar is in Southeast Asia, with a population of 54 million people. Its capital is Nay Pyi Taw, and the currency is the Myanmar Kyat. The official language spoken is Myanmar (Burmese).
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Independence Day (Jan 4)
- Kayin New Year Day (Date Varies)
- Union Day (Feb 12)
- Peasants’ Day (Mar 2)
- Full Moon Day of Tabaung (Date Varies)
- Armed Forces Day (Mar 27)
- Thingyan (Date Varies)
- Full Moon Day of Kasong (Date Varies)
- Martyr’s Day (Jul 19)
Want to learn more? Check out Myanmar’s tourism website.
Also check out the National Museum.
It has two world heritage sites:
It also has five national parks:
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