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November 9th 2012
Burma, a country shut off from the outside world for decades. Filled with the most gentle and friendly people, yet ruled by a brutal military dictatorship for over sixty years. A country rich in natural resources, yet one of the poorest countries in South-East Asia. But now Burma is coming out of isolation and opening itself up to the world. Embracing technology and change, and hoping for economic ... read more

Asia » Burma » Yangon Region » Yangon

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Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more