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its 11 11 2012


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location of the earthquake is by MALE

Myanmar golden land

Why called "The Golden Land"?

Gold is the most precious metal. Yes, Myanmars love gold. Gold is used every where: pagoda, monasteries, accessories of the nobles, and so on. Most pagodas in Myanmar are covered with gold leaves, or for those who cannot afford use gold paint in the modern days.

When you get to Myanmar, or if you have ever been to Myanmar, this question will need not be answered. You will see golden things or gold-covered monuments in every direction you turn.

No wonder, this is called the Golden Land!
map [link to www.emsc-csem.org]
[link to en.wikipedia.org]

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the flag 5 pointed white star [link to en.wikipedia.org]


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6.6 quake strikes Myanmar

Last updated 15:15 11/11/2012
[link to www.stuff.co.nz]

A strong earthquake has struck northern Myanmar, but no injuries were immediately reported.

The magnitude-6.6 temblor hit the area at 2.12pm today (NZ time) according to the US Geological Survey. The quake had a depth of just 10 kilometres and hit 117 kilometres north of Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city.

The quake was felt in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand.

It comes just a week ahead of a visit to Myanmar by US President Barack Obama. Obama will be the first US president to visit the one-time pariah nation, which is emerging from decades of military rule.


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a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal; "much opium is grown in Myanmar"