Where in the world is Myanmar?

If you read the October Voyage of Your Life eZine, you know that I picked Myanmar as my country to get to know better. Here are a few facts about the country that I did not know. It used to be called Burma. It is in southeast Asia bordered by several countries including China, India, Laos, and Thailand. There are jungle animals living there. Myanmar currency is the kyat. There are roughly 50 million in population.

They have been troubled by years of political unrest and a ruling military junta form of government since the early 1960's. Burma was once a British province, similar to their neighbor India. A national election is right around the corner, but it appears that citizens are doubtful if it will be a fair election.

Interesting stuff. I will keep in touch with my newly adopted country.