Myanmar is an ancient civilization with a long history, formerly known as Hongshawadi. 1044 After the formation of a unified country, it experienced three feudal dynasties: Bagan, Wu Dong and Gongbang. From 1824 to 1885, Britain launched three wars of aggression against Myanmar and occupied it. 1886, Britain designated Myanmar as a province of British India.

1948 65438+1On October 4th, Myanmar declared its independence from the Commonwealth and established the Union of Myanmar. 1974 65438+ 10 was renamed as the Socialist Republic of Myanmar. 1In July 1988, demonstrations broke out in various parts of Myanmar due to the deterioration of the economic situation. On September 18 of the same year, soldiers headed by General Maung Saw, Minister of National Defense, took over the political power, established the State Law and Order Restoration Committee (1997 was renamed Myanmar State Peace and Development Committee), announced the abolition of the Constitution, and dissolved the People's Assembly and state power organs. 1988 On September 23rd, the country name was changed from "Socialist Republic of Myanmar" to "Union of Myanmar". In May 2008, the Constitution of the Union of Myanmar and the new Constitution were adopted, which stipulated the implementation of the presidential system. Myanmar held a multi-party national election in 20 10 according to the new constitution. On February 4, 20 1 1, the National Assembly of Myanmar elected Thein Sein as the first president of Myanmar.

In 2005, the Myanmar government moved the capital from Yangon, the largest city, to Naypyidaw (formerly known as Binmana). Myanmar is a country dominated by agriculture. More than 60% of the population is engaged in agriculture, and agricultural products include rice, wheat and sugarcane.