Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burma (Myanmar): Geography
Check out some quick facts about Burma. Learn its location, climate, natural resources, and environmental problems. From the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burma (Myanmar): People
This article about the people of Burma tells of the many ethnic groups and languages in the country. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: Orwellian State With, Teashops
Insightful impressions of life in Burma from Kate McGowan a BBC report who travelled through the repressive military governed nation in June of 2006. Provides numerous links to related stories on Burma.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chakmas
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chakmas who live in Bangladesh and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Myanmar: Burma
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of Myanmar, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
Other
The Burma Campaign: Japanese Invasion of Burma
Account of the 1942 Japanese invasion of Burma. Includes maps and links to more detailed information.
Other
The Burma Campaign: Preparations for War
Discusses Burma's preparations for the Japanese attack.
Other
Guide to Thailand: History of Thailand & Southeast Asia
A summary on the history of Southeast Asia. Click on the topics in the left side navigation bar to go to other chapters in the history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Burmese Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Burmese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Burman
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Burman people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Karens
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Karens of Myanmar (or Burma) and Thailand. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Shans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Shans who live in Myanmar and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Policy in Burma 1945
A statement of The new British policy for Burma in 1945. This site provides examples of British imperialist attitudes for that time period.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Burma
BBC News presents a general overview on the Asian country of Burma also known as Myanmar. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Other
Open Society Foundations: Burma and Open Society
This article explains Burma's recent history of conflict and changes of government, as well as challenges it faces today.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Aung San Suu Kyi: Congressional Gold Medal Acceptance Address
This is the text, audio, and video [1:09:15] of the Burmese Opposition Leader, Aung San Suu Kyi's acceptance speech for the Congressional Gold Medal on September 12, 2012. at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Aung San Suu Kyi: Press Conference With President Obama
This is the text, audio, and video [41:07] of Burmese Opposition Leader, Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama speaking at a press conference on November 14, 2014, in Rangoon, Burma where they discussed the new democracy in Burma.
Other
Univ of North Carolina: Online Burma Myanmar Library
Classified and annotated links to more than 5000 full text documents on Burma (Myanmar).
Curated OER
Hyper War: The u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Burma, 1942
A complete, in-depth account of the Burma Campaign of 1942.
Curated OER
Hyper War: The u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Burma, 1942
A complete, in-depth account of the Burma Campaign of 1942.
Curated OER
Hyper War: The u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Burma, 1942
A complete, in-depth account of the Burma Campaign of 1942.
Curated OER
Hyper War: The u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Burma, 1942
A complete, in-depth account of the Burma Campaign of 1942.
Curated OER
Myanmar (Formerly Burma)
This is chapter 5 of A Concise History of Southeast Asia and it surveys what life was like under the Japanese occupation in Burma and elsewhere in that region.Chapter 5: WORLD WAR II1941 to 1945
Curated OER
Burma Political Map
An easy to read political map of Burma. Be sure to scroll down to see a satellite image of Burma from Google Earth. You can also find some facts about Burma at the bottom of the page.