Who conquered Myanmar after 3 Anglo-Burmese Wars?
The British
In what century was that?
the 19th century
What is another name for Myanmar?
Burma
What part of Asia is it in?
Southeast
How many countries is it bordered by?
Five
How many kilometres is it?
676,578 square kilometres
How many people did the 2014 census say it has?
51 million
Was that higher than expected?
No
What is one third of its total perimeter?
uninterrupted coastline
Is the capital Saigon?
No
What is its capital?
Naypyidaw
What is its largest city?
Yangon
Is there another name for Yangon?
Rangoon
When was the Pagan Kingdom established?
the 1050s
Why did the Pagan Kingdom fall?
Mongol invasions
What Dynasty reunified the country in the 16th century?
the Taungoo Dynasty
Which Dynasty ruled over the modern Myanmar and briefly controlled Manipur?
Konbaung Dynasty
When was Myanmar independent?
1948
What kind of government was it initially?
democratic
What happened in 1962?
a coup d'état