Directory of Myanmar Resources

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This category lists sites that introduce young people to the cultures found throughout Myanmar. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

Resources in This Category

• BBC News - Country Profile: Myanmar

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-12990563
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• CIA - The World Fact Book: Burma

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bm.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• Fact Monster - Myanmar

  http://www.factmonster.com/country/myanmar.html
  Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people.

• Geographia - Myanmar

  http://www.geographia.com/myanmar/
  Learn about the people, culture, geography, and history of this Asian country.

• Lonely Planet - Myanmar/Burma

  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/myanmar-burma
  Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

• Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  http://www.mofa.gov.mm/
  Official site provides news and information about the country, tourism, foreign policy, embassies and ministry departments.

• Myanmar.com

  http://www.myanmar.cm/
  Official site of the State Peace and Development Council provides news and information on the country's history, religion, tourism, entertainment and culture along with links to government ministries. [Burmese, English]

• Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Burma (Myanmar) Maps

  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/burma.html
  Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.

• The Embassy of the Union of Myanmar in Washington, DC

  http://www.mewashingtondc.com/
  Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services.

• U.S. Department of State - Burma (Myanmar) Consular Information Sheet

  http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/burma.html
  Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.

• US Department of State - Burma

  http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/bm/
  Country portal offers a map and links to background notes, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual human rights reports and other major reports including industry market reports.

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Myanmar

  http://www.who.int/countries/mmr/en
  UN health agency provides news and information on the country's public health including programmes, events, statistics, disease outbreaks, emergencies and the regional office.

 

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