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Introduction
Myanmar sits at the crossroads of Asia’s great
civilizations of India and China, and looks out onto the vast Indian Ocean next
to Thailand. One of South East Asia’s largest and most diverse countries,
Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south
right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range.
To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered
destinations in the world. A land of breathtaking beauty and charm yet only
recently emerging into the modern world. What can the casual visitor therefore
expect upon arrival, and why should one embark on such a journey in the first
place?
Myanmar offers all the traditional delights of
Asia in one fascinating country. Virgin jungles, snow-capped mountains and
pristine beaches, combined with a rich and glorious heritage spanning more than
two thousand years. Spectacular monuments and ancient cities attest to a vibrant
culture that is still home to 135 different ethnic groups.
The country’s tourism infrastructure boasts five
star properties, intimate boutique hotels and family guest houses in all the
major centers, as well as stunning mountain and beach resorts. Myanmar also
boasts one of the lowest tourist crime records in the world, so visitors can
rest assured their holiday will be carefree from start to finish.
Wherever you go in Myanmar, whether it be
cruising down the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River in style, drifting over the ancient
city of Bagan by hot air balloon, or searching for that elusive tiger on the
back of an elephant, there is always a feeling of adventure. With two modern
internal airlines upgrading and expanding their networks, new and exciting
destinations off the beaten track are gradually being opened. From mountain
trekking and rafting in the far north to world class diving in the Mergui
Archipelago. But above all, Myanmar offers the warm welcome in Asia.
General Information:
The country covers an area of 677,000 square
kilometers (261,228 square miles) ranging 936 kilometres (581 miles) from east
to west and 2,051 kilometers (1,275 miles) from north to south, It is a land of
hills and valleys and is rimmed in the north, east and west by mountain ranges
forming a giant horseshoe. Enclosed within the mountain barriers are the flat
lands of Ayeyarwaddy, Chindwin and Sittaung River valleys where most of the
country's agricultural land and population are concentrated.
The length of contiguous frontier is 6,159
kilometres. The total length of Myanmar-Bangladesh boundary is 271 kilometres
(168.7 miles). The total length of Myanmar-China boundary is 2,204 kilometres
(1,370 miles); Myanmar-Thailand 2,107 kilometres (1,309.8 miles); Myanmar-India
1,338 kilometres (831.8 miles); and Myanmar-Laos 238 kilometres (147.9 miles).
As a whole, the location and topography of the
country generated a diversity of climate conditions. Seasonal changes in the
monsoon wind directions create summer, rainy and winter seasons. Extremes of
temperature are rare. The directions of winds and depression bring rain, and
although it is always heavy in the coastal areas during monsoon season, it
seldom creates hardships. The Government is giving priority to the forest
conservation and greening of nine arid districts in central Myanmar.
Myanmar is endowed with a rich diversity of habitat
types arising largely from its unusual ecological diversity. It is home to
nearly 300 known mammal species, 300 reptiles and about 100 birds species, and a
haven for about 7,000 species of plant life. Since Myanmar considers such a rich
pool of bio diversity as an important national asset, the Government has drawn
up strict regulations to protect its biological resources. |
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