Myanmar by Janki Patel https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4 Made with some major clout en-us 2018-06-06 00:06:01 UTC 2023-01-26 04:48:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png The Population of Myanmar patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760778 Myanmar as of 2017, has a population of 55,123,814. The majority ethnic group of Myanmar are the Burmans. They make up 68% of the countries population. Other groups that make up the population include the Shan, Karen, Rakhine,and the Chinese ethnic groups. Myanmar has a low birth rate with 0.91. Because of this, the population is shrinking. The sex ratio varies and has more males at birth and stays that way until when you get to the 25-54 years old ratio and ratios older than that, then there are more females in that section of the population. Myanmar’s population is mostly made of adults from 25 to 54 years old and life expectancy for males is 65 and 69 for females. Myanmar has a low urban population and it has pollution around its urban centers. Urban area citizens have more access to clean water than rural people by 18.3%. Sanitation facility access is also better in urban areas by 10.4%. The risk of disease is very high whether it is a food or waterborne disease or if it is HIV or Aids. Education expenditures are very low with only about 0.8% of the countries GDP is spent on education. School is also only 8 years compared to other nations. Literacy in the country is about only 75.6 because of the lack of schools in the country]]> 2018-06-06 00:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760778 Myanmar, which is often referred to as Burma, is located in Southeast Asia. patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760783 2018-06-06 00:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760783 Striking Beauty in Myanmar patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760784 2018-06-06 00:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760784 Where is Myanmar on a Map? patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760785 Right here!]]> 2018-06-06 00:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265760785 Who was the Colonial Power in Myanmar, and when did Myanmar achieve independence? patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265762700 British rule was the colonial power in Burma/Myanmar. Burma/Myanmar finally achieved full independence on January 4, 1948.]]> 2018-06-06 00:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265762700 Timeline of Key events/people/conflict in Myanmar patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265763126
  • 1948-Burma becomes independent 
  • 1962-The military junta takes over, initially in the shape of a single-party socialist system.
  • 1990-Opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) wins landslide victory in elections, but the military ignores the result.
  • 2011-The military hands over to a nominally civilian government following elections the previous year.
  • 2015-Elections. Opposition National League for Democracy - led by Aung San Suu Kyi - wins enough seats in parliament to form a government.

    • ]]>     2018-06-06 00:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265763126     Importance in Burma's History patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265763424 It is important to understand these events in Burma/Myanmar’s history because this is how the modern day region became what it is. These events also portray how this region has changed and evolved over time.]]> 2018-06-06 00:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265763424 Myanmar’s Emerging Economy patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265765200 Myanmar, or Burma, has a thriving economy. With a GDP real growth rate of 7.2% in 2017, Burma ranks 7th internationally. Burma’s exceptional GDP real growth exemplifies a successful and stable economy. Yet, Myanmar’s GDP per capita is at a staggeringly low USD $6,300, which shows that the citizens of Myanmar, on average, are financially struggling. Also, as of 2017, 26% of Burma’s population lives below the poverty line and 77.4% of the population uses improved sanitation. Myanmar’s majority imports include fabrics and crude oil, and its major exports include natural gas and wood products. Myanmar’s distribution of economic activities shows that the majority of economic activities are services at 39.9% of the economy. This shows Myanmar’s advancing economy.]]> 2018-06-06 00:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265765200 Myanmar’s Official Currency phillipss01 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265765423 Burma’s official currency is the Burmese Kyat.]]> 2018-06-06 00:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265765423 Economy patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265765560 1:
    CIA World Factbook
    https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bm.html

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    Christian Conference of Asia
    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://cca.org.hk/home/ctc/ctc-xxvi-1/131-139_aye_nwe.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiUkKXIwLLbAhXMt1kKHVmUBV0QFjABegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw2b5MQvWb4pTTuzpPPuEfQ4
    ]]>     2018-06-06 00:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265765560     Government of Myanmar and how it works patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766129 This state has a parliamentary republic. This means that the government derives its power directly from its legislature, the parliament. This though, can be interpreted differently as there are more than one kind of parliament. The defining factor of this, is an overbearing executive existence.

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    Currently Myanmar is receiving financial aid from close foreign nations within the region. A recent example would be the 6 billion grant, agreed upon by Japan to boost Myanmar’s economic growth.]]>     2018-06-06 00:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766129     Who is the current political leader of Myanmar patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766183 The current political leader in Myanmar is the all holy, legendary leader, Win Myint. He is the current president of Myanmar (Burma) being both head of state and government. He is brand new as he was elected March 30th, 2018. Each leader gets a five year term, (a max of 10 years). He was speaker of the house for 2 years, and was actually a political prisoner at one point. He was/is a part of the “National league of Democracy”  party.]]> 2018-06-06 00:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766183 Political groups active in Myanmar patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766397
  • The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party
  • - (The opposition) National League for Democracy
  • - The National Unity Party, (Burma’s socialists)
  •  - the National Democratic Force.
    • ]]>     2018-06-06 00:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766397     What is ASEAN and what is Myanmar's role in ASEAN patelj2 https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766489 ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional intergovernmental organization made up of ten Southeast Asian countries which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitate economic growth and development. Since becoming a member 21 years ago in 1996, Myanmar has expressed its wishes to become more involved in a global sense. It has become an advocate for human rights, and help other countries establish stable economies.]]> 2018-06-06 00:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265766489 hesss https://padlet.com/patelj2/ut47j0rfmdd4/wish/265785596 Burmese is the official language of Burma/Myanmar. There are no other widely spoken languages in this area, but minority ethnic groups use their own languages. The religions practiced in Burma/Myanmar are Buddhist (87.9%), Christian (6.2%), Muslim (4.3%), Animist (0.8%), and Hindu (0.5%). The three principles of Buddhism are Thila, Dana, and B’wana and they govern the lives of most people in this region. Thila, Dana, and B’wana reflect morality, charity, and awareness. In their day to day lives Buddhists pray and meditate in order to practice these three principles.

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