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The republic of the Union of Myanmar, or Burma is a country in Southeast Asia. It is known for its rich cultural history dating back to the earliest civilizations in the region. It has an estimated population of approximately 60 million people, and the official language is Burmese.
Myanmar is one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia. Its economy is based largely on agriculture although there is a cpr144449003101 significant industry producing precious stones. Tourism has been promoted heavily since the 1990s, but the number of annual visitors remains low.