Burma-Myanmar
Location: Southeast Asia, bordered by India and Bangladesh on
the West, China,Laos and Thailand on the East
Area: 261,789 square miles
Population: 42,500,000
Government: Military
Largest cities: Yangon (capital), Mandalay, Moulmein
Language: Burmese
Ethnic groups: Burman 72%, Karen 7%, Shan 6%, Indian 6%
Religions: Bhuddist, Animist, Christian
Chief industries: Processed foods, petroleum products, textiles
Chief crops: Cotton, cashew nuts, sugar, tea
Minerals: Oil, natural gas, tin, antimony, zinc, copper,
gemstones
Leading exports: Rice, teak, oilseeds, rubber
Leading imports: Machinery, manufactured goods, food
Monetary unit: Kyat