MYANMAR is often referred to as the (Golden Land), as its vast land is studded with Golden Pagodas and Myannmars are also referred to as “Gold” or “Shwe”. Myanmar is about the size of France and England combined. Its 135 ethnic groups add up to a population of 57 million. The country is also famous for “Burma Ruby” (pigeon-blood color ruby), Burmese Jade, “Burma Shave” (brand name of now-Gillette-acquired shaving cream), “Burmese” (name of one type of cat breed) and “Rangoon Crab” (a recipe).
FastFacts
Population : 57 Million
Density (1995): persons per sq mi 178.1, persons per sq km 68.8.
Ethnic composition : Burma 69.0%; Shan 8.5%; Karen 6.2%; Rakhine 4.5%; Mon 2.4%; Chin 2.2%; Kachin 1.4%; other 5.8%.
Religious affiliation : Buddhist 89.1%; Christian 4.9%; Muslim 3.8%; other 2.2%

YANGON HOTELS
• Pansea Hotel  • Golden Hill Tower  • Ayeyar Hotel  • City Star Hotel  • Yuzana Garden Hotel  • Micasa Hotel
• Savoy Hotel  • Shwe Hinthatr Inn  • Central Hotel  • Crystal Palace Hotel