Myanmar is located in the southeast of Asia and the west of Indochina Peninsula. It borders China, Xizang Autonomous Region and Yunan in the north and northeast. The border between China and Myanmar is about 2 185 km, of which the Yunnan-Myanmar section is 1997 km. Laos and Thailand are adjacent to the east, and the length of the Myanmar-Thailand border is 1799 km and 238 km respectively. It is connected with India and Bangladesh in the west, and the borders of Myanmar-India and Myanmar-Bangladesh are 1462 km and 72 km respectively. Myanmar borders the Andaman Sea in the south and the Bay of Bengal in the southwest, with a total coastline of 2,655 kilometers.
Myanmar is rhombic, about 2090 kilometers long from north to south and 925 kilometers wide from east to west. Cape Victoria at the southern tip of Myanmar is located at 10 degrees north latitude, and the Myanmar-China border line north of Grape at the northern tip is located at 28 degrees north latitude. Most of Myanmar is south of the Tropic of Cancer and belongs to the tropical region. Mengdu in the westernmost part of Myanmar is near the 92nd longitude line, and the Mekong River, the border river between Myanmar and Laos at the eastern end, is near the10/longitude line. Yangon, the capital, and Mandalay, the second largest city, are on the line of 96 degrees east longitude. The standard time in Myanmar is 96 degrees east longitude.
Myanmar covers an area of about 678,500 square kilometers. It borders China in the northeast, India and Bangladesh in the northwest, Laos and Thailand in the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea in the southwest. The coastline is 3200 kilometers long. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south. The north, west and east are surrounded by mountains. There are high mountains in the north, Naga Mountain and Rakhine Mountain in the west, and Shan Plateau in the east. Kekabo Peak near the border of China is 588 1 m above sea level, which is the highest peak in China. Between the western mountainous area and the eastern plateau is the Irrawaddy River alluvial plain with low and flat terrain. The Irrawaddy River is 2 1.500 km long, running through the north and south, and is rich in irrigation and shipping. Salween in the northeast is 1660 km long. Most areas have a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 27 degrees. The extreme maximum temperature in Mandalay exceeds 40 degrees. 65438+ 10 is the lowest month in a year. The average temperature is above 20 degrees; April is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 30 degrees. Rainfall varies from place to place, ranging from 500- 1000mm in inland arid areas to 3000-5000mm in mountainous and coastal rainy areas.
Myanmar is rich in mineral resources, including oil, natural gas, tungsten, tin, lead, silver, nickel, antimony, gold, iron, chromium and precious stones.
The forest coverage rate in Myanmar is about 50%, and there are 34 12 hectares of forest land in China. Rich in teak, wingwood, Huang Huali, iron knife wood, rattan, bamboo and so on. It is the largest teak producer in the world.
Grain crops mainly produce rice, which is known as the "land of rice". Also rich in corn, cotton, sugar cane, peanuts and so on. [Edit this paragraph] Mineral Overview Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, at the collision boundary between the Asia-Europe plate and the Indian Ocean plate. The fierce geological activities since ancient times have created Myanmar's position as a jewelry power in the world today. Sapphire's top grade sapphire and ruby's top grade pigeon blood red are all produced in this country, so Myanmar's national stone is also designated as ruby. In addition, Myanmar also produces high-quality spinel, tourmaline and olivine. [Edit this paragraph] Myanmar has 4,463 kilometers of railways, 38,000 kilometers of highways and inland waterways 1027 1 km. Irrawaddy River is the main shipping line. Yangon, Mahlman and Bosheng are major seaports. In aviation, there are 22 civil aircraft, 45 domestic routes of civil airports, with a total length of 4,500 kilometers and 4,000 international routes.
It is still appropriate for tourists to rent a car in Myanmar. Generally speaking, the fare includes driver's fee and fuel fee, which is calculated in days in urban areas and kilometers in suburbs. It is recommended to go through a travel agency to avoid being ripped off. You can also try tricycles and carriages when you have time, but it is more appropriate to "negotiate" in advance. [Edit this paragraph] Tourism food
Burmese people in Myanmar like to eat coconut milk rice and glutinous rice with turmeric powder, shredded coconut and shrimp. Every meal must eat a kind of fish and shrimp sauce called Biya; Curry is a popular dish. Kachins in Myanmar likes to eat animal meat. They are used to baking food with fire, sprinkling salt on it and tearing it with their hands. Karen people in Myanmar, regardless of gender, age and age, all smoke pipes. Wine column is a daily necessity, and people should entertain themselves with wine at any ceremony. Burmese people generally like to eat western food in the morning and Chinese food in the afternoon and evening. There are condiments like Chili oil and Chili sauce on the dining table. They are used to eating with spoons and soup plates, but not with bowls. The "tool" for eating is the right hand, so it is dexterous and convenient to grasp and take food. They are happy to have dinner together after dinner.
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Handicrafts in Myanmar are mostly hand-made, with reasonable prices, and are the best souvenirs. Lacquerware, wood carving and tooth carving, tapestries and silverware, bronzes, silk and cotton cloth, as well as traditional clothes and shoulder bags are all popular items. World-famous Burmese rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls can be bought at Myanmar Jewelry Center and other franchised jewelry stores.