Burma


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Flag Description
Red with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing, all in white, 14 five-pointed stars encircling a cogwheel containing a stalk of rice; the 14 stars represent the 14 administrative divisions.

Currency
Kyat.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Southeastern asia, bordering the andaman sea and the bay of bengal, between bangladesh and thailand.

Climate
Tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, june to september); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, december to april).

Terrain
Central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Andaman Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Hkakabo Razi 5,881 m.

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Burma

This is a map of Burma. The map illustrates the location of Rangoon and its proximity to Bhamo, Prome, Mawlamyine, and the Bay of Bengal.

Other countries on this map include: India / China / Thailand

Burma News:
Many die in Burma ferry sinking
At least 50 people are feared drowned in Burma after a ferry and a barge collide on the Nwagun River, officials say.
Burma's Suu Kyi calls for talks
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi calls for direct talks with the country's military leader Than Shwe.

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