Burma

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 May 16, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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

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