My country is the Union of Myanmar.
It is also called the land of golden pagodas. The neighboring countries are
Laos and Thailand in the east, China in the north, and India and Bangladesh in
the west. Its area is about 262,000 square miles, and it is the second largest
country in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. It has a population of about 52
million.
Myanmar is divided into seven
states and seven divisions. There are altogether 135 ethnic groups, living in
unity. It has a hot wet climate. It is colder in the north than in the south,
and the central region is dry. Myanmar is an agricultural country. We grow rice
and crops the whole year round, and export rice, beans prawns and fishes. The
four important rivers are the Ayeyarwady, the Chindwin, the Thanlwin and the
Sittaung. They are a great help in transportation, and make it possible to grow
different kinds of crops. Many areas of the land are covered with forests.
Therefore it is also a major exporter of timber and wood products. It is rich in
natural resources such as gas, gold, jade, ruby and other precious stones. The
great Shwedagon is in Yangon, the capital. Mandalay is the second largest city
and the last capital of Myanmar kings. Bagan is the most famous place with
thousands of pagodas. Most of the people are Buddhists, and there is no town or
village that does not have a pagoda.
The Myanmar’s are kind, hospitable
and generous. There are many scenic places and pleasant beaches which are very
attractive for tourists. For the above reasons, I love my country and I am
proud of being a Myanmar citizen.
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