Tag: Myanmar

Earliest story Before the 11th century, history was characterized by several phases of instability, which can be traced back to disputes over the throne and increased dynasty changes. Its exceptionally favorable location made the city one of the most important places in Upper Burma as early as the 9th century. The city extends on the Irrawaddy (also Ayeyarwady ), a river where the trade routes from China and India met. Already in 849 the city was owned by King Pyinbya(846 - 878), who also made it the capital of the empire, were surrounded by a wall. At that time, Indian and Bengali immigrants lived in the area. The local snake cult mixed with Vajrayana Buddhism (also Tantrism) from India at this time. According to the Burmese tradition, the capital changed…

According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Myanmar had a population of 47 million people and its economy was largely driven by agriculture, mining, and tourism. The country had strong ties with China, India and other Southeast Asian nations but had limited diplomatic relations with the European Union and the United States. In terms of politics, Myanmar has a military junta in place with a General as head of state and government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The country also enjoyed good relations with its Southeast Asian neighbors, especially Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Yearbook 2007 Burma. A veto from China in January halted an attempt by the UN Security Council to demand in a resolution that the military junta in Burma release all political prisoners and…