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Yangon to Kalaw - Cont'd

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May 4th 2006
A few pictures from the trip up from Yangon to Kalaw. I don't think I introduced it in the last entry so in case you were not aware. Myanmar was formerly known as Burma when it occupied by the British during colonization. It was subsequently renamed to Myanmar by the current military regime which is governing the country. The capital was renamed Yangon (it was previously Rangoon) as well as ... read more

Asia » Burma

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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