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Hello!
I loved making this one! Did you ever hear of Burma or Myanmar? Most people don't know about it. An amazing place in fact! More in a sec...
Here is the original photo - AUNG SAKKYA PAGODA
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/asia/myanmar-burma/sacred-sites-buddhism/
Such a great shot!
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia. Myanmar is bordered by India and Bangladesh to its west, Thailand, and Laos to its east and China to its north and northeast. To its south, about one-third of Myanmar's total perimeter of 5,876 km (3,651 mi) forms an uninterrupted coastline of 1,930 km (1,200 mi) along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country's 2014 census counted the population to be 51 million people. Myanmar is 676,578 square kilometers (261,228 square miles) in size. Its capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city and former capital are Yangon (Rangoon). Myanmar has been a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since 1997.
Early civilizations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada Buddhism slowly became dominant in the country. The Pagan Kingdom fell due to the Mongol invasions and several warring states emerged. In the 16th century, reunified by the Taungoo Dynasty, the country was for a brief period the largest empire in the history of Mainland Southeast Asia. The early 19th century Konbaung Dynasty ruled over an area that included modern Myanmar and briefly controlled Manipur and Assam as well. The British took over the administration of Myanmar after three Anglo-Burmese Wars in the 19th century and the country became a British colony. Myanmar was granted independence in 1948, as a democratic nation. Following a coup d'état in 1962, it became a military dictatorship.
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and its myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organizations have reported consistent and systematic human rights violations in the country. In 2011, the military junta was officially dissolved following a 2010 general election, and a nominally civilian government was installed. This, along with the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners, has improved the country's human rights record and foreign relations and has led to the easing of trade and other economic sanctions. There is, however, continuing criticism of the government's treatment of ethnic minorities, its response to the ethnic insurgency, and religious clashes. In the landmark 2015 election, Aung San Suu Kyi's party won a majority in both houses. However, the Burmese military remains a powerful force in politics. Myanmar is a country rich in jade and gems, oil, natural gas and other mineral resources. In 2013, its GDP (nominal) stood at US$56.7 billion and its GDP (PPP) at US$221.5 billion. The income gap in Myanmar is among the widest in the world, as a large proportion of the economy is controlled by supporters of the former military government. As of 2016, Myanmar ranks 145 out of 188 countries in human development, according to the Human Development Index. Most people are not even aware that it's on the map. At least I did not know. Napier is the new capital of the country and I've read somewhere it's kinda a ghost town. And its 6 times the size of New York, insane! A nation long shrouded in mystery...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar
Until next time, thanks for stopping by! I upvote sweet comments so go for it, any upvote or resteem is much appreciated! Take care & stay awesome!
It's straight out of a fairyland ❤
PS. I love that song, the original and also the Disturbed cover
Yeah wanna be there... But I guess my little room will have to do for now:)
Def a cool song, makes you think about... Darkness :P
Depression....I think
hahah Well depends on how you take it. I'm sure some folks take it as positive...
No worries, all happiness over here!:)
:) Well yes, everything we experience is just a subjective and personal interpretation of reality.
Glad to hear your fine and jolly :)
Woh dear. I wish to collaborate with you.
Oh thank you :) What you had in mind? Always open to suggestions!:) Do you maybe have some cool photos for me to edit? I also cooped with @ozhiya and edit bunch of her stuff:)
Thank you dear. I will send you one when J get to see a nice photo for you.♡