Myanmar, one
of the largest continental countries in South-East Asia with an area
of about 675,500 sq km, is situated among Bangaladesh and India on the
north-west, China and Lao on the north and north-east and Thailand on
the east and south-east. On the west and southern territories of the
country are open to the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
Myanmar
is known as Golden Land because of her gold glittering pagodas throughout the Country. Among all
these pagodas, Shwedagon Pagoda is the most renowened and wonderful. Visiting
Myanmar will not be completed without the feeling of amazing atmosphere
of this Mighty Pagoda. Apart from these gold glistening pagodas, Myanmar
is abundant of diversified cultural heritage which enchant to visitors.
Myanmar with the total population of over 50 million is mainly composed
of the Bamar, the Chin, the Kachin, the Kayah, the Kayin, the Mon, the
Rakhine and the Shan races, each of them is having its own traditional
culture. Myanmar's earliest civilization could be traced back to 5th Century
so far, though Myanmar First Dynasty was commenced when the King Anawrahta
consolidated the whole country in 11th century. Therefore, present Myanmar
is profuse with culture heritage, interesting historical monuments and
archaeological sites.In addition to that Myanmarhas
also colourful festivals and arts, idyllic landscapes, lush fertile plains,
vast virgin jungles, majestic snow-capped mountains, pristine beaches,
unspoiled islands, fragrant pine trees and flowers, abundance of precious
gems and jade stones and so on. Moreover, Myanmar is not only peaceful
and tranquil but also the people are sincere and hospitable.
So
that you are cordially invited to come and see for yourself all the legendry
beauty and splendour of Myanmar.