Myanmar
About the National Flag
The yellow represents solidarity and unity. The green stands for peace and tranquility and lush and verdant environment. The red means valour (courage) and decisiveness. The big white star represents perpetual existence of the consolidated Union.
Keys to development: A policy of economic deregulation and tourism resource development
The Union of Myanmar is a multi-ethnic country made up of more than 130 national races. It is also an agro-based nation which over half of its workforce is engaged in agriculture and about 60% of its GDP is derived from agricultural production. Its domestic economic activities have been slumping as a result of a closed socialist economic policy which began in 1962. However, growth in the tourism industry seems promising as the numerous historical sites from its ancient Buddhist kingdom and its lush natural landscape hold the potential to be tourist attractions. Cultural exchanges at various levels have always been active between the peoples of Myanmar and Japan, which have traditionally maintained a friendly bilateral relationship.
Message from the Ambassador of the Union of Myanmar to Japan
This is a message kindly given by the Ambassador of Myanmar to Japan
| Land Area | 677,000k㎡ |
|---|---|
| Population | approx. 57.64 million (2007, estimates) |
| Capital | Nay Pyi Taw |
| Political System | Presidential System, Union Republic |
| Major Language | Myanmar |
| Major Religion | Buddhism (89%) |
| Currency | Kyat |
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