Nine Things You Never Knew about Burma
Burma is home to the world's longest teak bridge, the U Bein Bridge, which spans over 1,200 meters across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura.
Burma is home to the world's largest book, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures.
The Burmese python, native to Myanmar, is the world's largest species of python and can grow up to 23 feet in length.
In Burma, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home or a place of worship.
The Burmese calendar is based on an ancient astrological system and is known as the "Myanmar Era."
In Burma, the number nine is considered lucky and is often used in everyday language and rituals.
The traditional Burmese sport of chinlone, also known as "cane ball," is played with a woven rattan ball and is considered a national sport.
Burma is home to the world's largest gold stupa, the Shwedagon Pagoda, which stands over 330 feet
Burma was once the largest exporter of rice in the world. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was known for its abundance of fertile land and abundant rice production.