Outline of Burma
See also: Index of Burma-related articles
The Flag of Burma
The Coat of arms of Burma
The location of Burma (or Myanmar).
An enlargeable map of Burma (Myanmar).
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Burma:
Burma, also known as Myanmar, is the most extensive country in mainland Southeast Asia.[1] The country is bordered by the People's Republic of China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, and India on the northwest, with the Bay of Bengal to the southwest. One-third of Burma's total perimeter, 1,930 kilometers (1,199 mi), forms an uninterrupted coastline. The country's culture, heavily influenced by neighbours, is based on Theravada Buddhism intertwined with local elements.
An enlargeable basic map of Burma (Myanmar)
An enlargeable topographic map of Burma (Myanmar)
General reference
- Pronunciation:
i/ˈbɜrmə/ or i/ˌmjɑːnˈmɑr/ - Common English country names: Burma or Myanmar
- Official English country name: The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): Burmese
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Burma
- International rankings of Burma
- ISO country codes: MM, MMR, 104
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:MM
- Internet country code top-level domain: .mm
Geography of Burma
Main article: Geography of Burma
- Burma is: a country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Asia
- South East Asia
- Indochina
- South East Asia
- Asia
- Time zone: Myanmar Standard Time (UTC+06:30)
- Extreme points of Burma
- High: Hkakabo Razi 5,881 m (19,295 ft)
- Low: Indian Ocean 0 m
- North: Hkakabo Razi 28°19′59″N
- South: Islands at Kawthaung 9°50′00″N
- East: Southeast of Mergui 99°30′00″E
- West: Northwest of Sittwe 92°10′00″E
- Land boundaries: 5,876 km (3,651 mi)
China 2,185 km (1,358 mi)
Thailand 1,800 km (1,100 mi)
India 1,463 km (909 mi)
Laos 235 km (146 mi)
Bangladesh 193 km (120 mi)
- Coastline: Indian Ocean 1,930 km (1,200 mi)
- Population of Burma: 55,390,000 (2006) - 24th most populous country
- Area of Burma: 676,578 square kilometres (261,228 sq mi) - 40th largest country
- Atlas of Burma
Environment of Burma
An enlargeable satellite image of Burma (Myanmar)
- Climate of Burma
- Ecoregions in Burma
- Renewable energy in Burma
- Geology of Burma
- Protected areas of Burma
- Biosphere reserves in Burma
- National parks of Burma
- Wildlife of Burma
- Fauna of Burma
Natural geographic features of Burma
- Glaciers of Burma
- Islands of Burma
- Lakes of Burma
- Mountains of Burma
- Rivers of Burma
- Waterfalls of Burma
- Valleys of Burma
- World Heritage Sites in Burma: None
Regions of Burma
- Main article: Regions of Burma
Ecoregions of Burma
- Main article: Ecoregions in Burma
Administrative divisions of Burma
- Main article: Administrative divisions of Burma
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Regions |
Self-Administered Zones |
Self-Administered Divisions |
Districts of Burma
Main article: Districts of Burma
Municipalities of Burma
- Capital of Burma: Naypyidaw
- Cities of Burma
Demography of Burma
- Main article: Demographics of Burma
Government and politics of Burma
- Main article: Politics of Burma
- Form of government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
- Capital of Burma: Naypyidaw
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Branches of government
Executive branch of the government of Burma
Legislative branch of the government of Burma
- Assembly of the Union (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw)
- House of Representatives (Pyithu Hluttaw)
- House of Nationalities (Amyotha Hluttaw)
- State and Region Hluttaws
Judicial branch of the government of Burma
- Supreme Court of Burma
Foreign relations of Burma
Main article: Foreign relations of Burma
- Diplomatic missions in Burma
- Diplomatic missions of Burma
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International organization membership
The Union of Myanmar is a member of:[1]
Burma is 1 of only 7 U.N. members which is not a member of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Law and order in Burma
- Main article: Law of Burma
- Constitution of Burma
- Crime in Burma
- Human rights in Burma
- Law enforcement in Burma
Military of Burma
- Main article: Military of Burma
- Command
- Commander-in-chief: Min Aung Hlaing
- Ministry of Defense of Burma
- Commander-in-chief: Min Aung Hlaing
- Forces
- Military history of Burma
- Military ranks of Burma
Local government in Burma
Main article: Administrative divisions of Burma
States (grey)
Regions (orange)
- Ayeyarwady Region
- Bago Region
- Magway Region
- Mandalay Region
- Sagaing Region
- Tanintharyi Region
- Yangon Region
History of Burma
- Main article: History of Burma, Timeline of Burmese history, and Current events of Burma
Culture of Burma
- Main article: Culture of Burma
- Architecture of Burma
- Cuisine of Burma
- Festivals in Burma
- Languages of Burma
- Media in Burma
- Museums in Burma
- National symbols of Burma
- Coat of arms of Burma
- Flag of Burma
- National anthem of Burma
- People of Burma
- Prostitution in Burma
- Public holidays in Burma
- Records of Burma
- Religion in Burma
- Buddhism in Burma
- Christianity in Burma
- Hinduism in Burma
- Islam in Burma
- Judaism in Burma
- Sikhism in Burma
- World Heritage Sites in Burma: None
Art in Burma
- Art in Burma
- Cinema of Burma
- Literature of Burma
- Music of Burma
- Television in Burma
- Theatre in Burma
Sports in Burma
- Main article: Sports in Burma
- Football in Burma
- Burma at the Olympics
Economy and infrastructure of Burma
- Main article: Economy of Burma
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 103rd (one hundred and third)
- Agriculture in Burma
- Banking in Burma
- National Bank of Burma
- Communications in Burma
- Companies of Burma
- Currency of Burma: Kyat
- Energy in Burma
- Energy policy of Burma
- Oil industry in Burma
- Health care in Burma
- Mining in Burma
- Burma Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Burma
- Transport in Burma
- Airports in Burma
- Rail transport in Burma
- Roads in Burma
Education in Burma
- Main article: Education in Burma
Health in Burma
Main article: Health in Burma
See also
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Burmese language edition of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Main article: Burma
- All pages beginning with "Burma"
- All pages with titles containing "Burma"
- All pages beginning with "Burmese"
- All pages with titles containing "Burmese"
- Index of Burma-related articles
- List of Burma-related topics
- List of international rankings
- Member state of the United Nations
- Outline of Asia
- Outline of geography
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Burma". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
External links
- http://my.wikipedia.org/ Myanmar Wikipedia Official Site (Burmese language)
- BurmaNet News
- http://www.burmadisaster.com/ Burma news including eyewitness accounts and pictures of the Burma cyclone disaster.
- myanmar.gov.mm
- Online Burma/Myanmar Library: Classified and annotated links to more than 17,000 full-text documents on Burma/Myanmar
- Selection of documents pertinent to Burmese independence
- Myanmar at DMOZ
- Mizzima News in English, New Delhi based News Organization formed by Burmese journalists in exile
- News, information, journals, magazines related to Myanmar business and commerce
- Myanmar Commerce Online Licence Services, Information Services website
- Online "Myanmar e-Library"
- News and information (in Burmese) on the country
- Burma entry at The World Factbook
Myanmar travel guide from Wikivoyage- MandalayGazette, California-based English online newspaper for Burmese in North America
- Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway-based website
- UK-based news website dedicated to the country
- Thailand-based news website dedicated to Burma and Southeast Asia
- Arakan Rohingya National Organisation
- Arakan Rohingya co-operation council europe
- The Revolt of the Monks
- MRTV-3 Television website
- Burma Television channels (flysat)
- Women's Rights in Burma, A collection of documents and articles on women's struggles
- News report explaining how the 2008 cyclone happened
- BBC, In pictures: Burmese aid crisis
- Taipei American Chamber of Commerce; Topics Magazine, Analysis, November 2012. Myanmar: Southeast Asia's Last Frontier for Investment
- Social organizations and NGOs
- http://www.burmacharity.org.uk/ for Humanitarian Aid Charity for Burmese people
- http://www.abcdnetwork.org.au/ for Australia Burma Community Development Network
- http://www.aucampaignforburma.org for Australian Campaign for Burma
- http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/
- http://www.burmaitcantwait.org/burmaitcantwait/ for US Campaign for Burma
- http://www.foundationburma.org for Foundation for the People of Burma – administered by volunteers for direct humanitarian aid
- http://www.actionagainsthunger.org Ending Hunger - creating sustainable livelihoods
- http://www.usda.org.mm for Union Solidarity and Development Association
- http://www.mwaf.org.mm for Burmese Women's Affairs Federation
- http://www.ccdac.gov.mm for The Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
- http://www.mcf.org.mm Burmese Computer Federation
- http://www.mcpa.org.mm Burmese Computer Professionals Association
- http://www.mcia.org.mm Burmese Computer Industry Association
- http://www.mosamyanmar.org Burmese Overseas Seafarers Association
- http://www.umfcci.com.mm Burmese Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
- http://www.mmcwa.org Burmese Maternal and Child Welfare Association
- http://www.gchope.org Giving Children Hope emergency disaster relief
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