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Burma
Myanmar is a country located in Asia and partly on the Indian subcontinent. There are approximately 52 million people since 2005 and is the capital Naypyidaw. Myanmar bordering India, Bangladesh, Laos, China and Thailand and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The land was first called Burma, but this was later changed to Myanmar. Indeed, it is been a colony of Great Britain for a long time and it was thought that Burma did remember here too much. There is life different ancient civilizations in the country, including the Mon and Pyu. Myanmar has a lot of resources, but it is one of the least developed countries of the world. Some practical issues discussed in this article if you want to travel in Myanmar
Language
The official language of Myanmar is Burmese. It is a Sino-Tibetan language with Chinese influences. Are signs in many tourist areas written in two languages, English and Burmese. Songs are often written in Burmese. Also live different ethnic groups in Myanmar. They have developed their own language which is still in use. The Mandarin occurs, it is spoken by the Chinese minority. Since Myanmar was a British colony and because it is still taught in schools, many residents understood English. The highly educated fluent in the language, but others just know the basics. Hotel and airport employees often speak English reasonably well, so you can cope well in Myanmar you.
Health
Health care in Myanmar is worrying. Is little money is spent; only 0.3% of GNP. This is the lowest percentage in the world. The country, according to the World Health Organization, even on the 190th place in terms of care. There are therefore few good hospitals and find medical supplies. To be on the smaller health problems, such as a cold, visit a doctor you can find in the bigger cities. Want to visit a hospital, then the only reasonably good the Pun Hlaing Hospital in Rangoon. The wealthy residents therefore usually go to Thailand or Singapore for complex medical treatments.
Tap water in Myanmar can not be drunk. Only bottled or boiled water is safe to drink. Always check first if a bottle is really close. You must ensure that it is properly heated also been eating there or cooked, can also process bacteria in it where you can get sick here. Some vaccinations are recommended for a visit to Myanmar. These are vaccinations against typhoid, hepatitis A and DTP. Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory if you have been to visit the country in a country in the seven days which prevents this disease. Also, malaria and dengue fever occur, so it is recommended to protect you from mosquitoes stabbing.
Important Telephone Numbers
Do you have an emergency where police for need? Ambulance or fire brigade Then you call the phone number 999.
Only travel in Myanmar
It is no problem to travel alone in Myanmar. The people are very friendly and you will (almost) do not bother. If you learn a few words Burmese, the locals will do much for you. It is even a very good way to not go with an organized tour. Myanmar is indeed a land that you can not explore in a few days. You have time to go out and this is not usually an organized tour.
Language
The official language of Myanmar is Burmese. It is a Sino-Tibetan language with Chinese influences. Are signs in many tourist areas written in two languages, English and Burmese. Songs are often written in Burmese. Also live different ethnic groups in Myanmar. They have developed their own language which is still in use. The Mandarin occurs, it is spoken by the Chinese minority. Since Myanmar was a British colony and because it is still taught in schools, many residents understood English. The highly educated fluent in the language, but others just know the basics. Hotel and airport employees often speak English reasonably well, so you can cope well in Myanmar you.
Health
Health care in Myanmar is worrying. Is little money is spent; only 0.3% of GNP. This is the lowest percentage in the world. The country, according to the World Health Organization, even on the 190th place in terms of care. There are therefore few good hospitals and find medical supplies. To be on the smaller health problems, such as a cold, visit a doctor you can find in the bigger cities. Want to visit a hospital, then the only reasonably good the Pun Hlaing Hospital in Rangoon. The wealthy residents therefore usually go to Thailand or Singapore for complex medical treatments.
Tap water in Myanmar can not be drunk. Only bottled or boiled water is safe to drink. Always check first if a bottle is really close. You must ensure that it is properly heated also been eating there or cooked, can also process bacteria in it where you can get sick here. Some vaccinations are recommended for a visit to Myanmar. These are vaccinations against typhoid, hepatitis A and DTP. Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory if you have been to visit the country in a country in the seven days which prevents this disease. Also, malaria and dengue fever occur, so it is recommended to protect you from mosquitoes stabbing.
Important Telephone Numbers
Do you have an emergency where police for need? Ambulance or fire brigade Then you call the phone number 999.
Only travel in Myanmar
It is no problem to travel alone in Myanmar. The people are very friendly and you will (almost) do not bother. If you learn a few words Burmese, the locals will do much for you. It is even a very good way to not go with an organized tour. Myanmar is indeed a land that you can not explore in a few days. You have time to go out and this is not usually an organized tour.
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