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Photo: Wine Su11, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.Embark on a journey through Myanmar's rich history, beautiful landscapes, and unique cultural traditions with this general-knowledge quiz.
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The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda stands at 99 meters tall on Singuttara Hill. Its main stupa is covered in genuine gold plates, while the very top crown is adorned with over 5,000 diamonds and 2,000 rubies, glowing brilliantly in the Yangon sun.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Bagan was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom from the 9th to the 13th centuries. During the kingdom's height, rulers constructed over 10,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas across a vast plain. Today, more than 2,000 of these beautiful brick structures remain standing.
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The longyi is a cylindrical piece of cloth worn by wrapping it around the waist and tucking it in. While men tie theirs in a knot at the front, women fold it to one side. It is incredibly practical for the tropical climate, allowing air to circulate freely.
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Thanaka is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made by grinding the bark of specific trees against a flat wet stone. Used for over 2,000 years, it acts as a natural sunscreen, cools the skin in hot weather, and is believed to clear up acne with its antiseptic properties.
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Mohinga is a comforting dish of rice noodles served in a hearty, herbal fish broth thickened with chickpea flour. It is traditionally eaten for breakfast from street stalls, but today it is enjoyed at any hour of the day across all regions of the country.
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Inle Lake is a shallow lake located in the Shan Hills. The local Intha people have developed a unique style of rowing with one leg while standing at the stern of their flat-bottomed boats, allowing them to see over the floating reeds and keep both hands free for fishing.
Photo: Marc Veraart from Haarlem, Netherlands, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Irrawaddy River is the country's most important commercial waterway, flowing from north to south before emptying into the Andaman Sea. It is home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphins, which are famous for helping local fishermen drive fish into their nets.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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U Thant was the first Asian to lead the United Nations and held the post for ten years, during a tense decade of the Cold War. He was respected for his calm diplomacy and helped find a way out of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
Photo: Jack de Nijs for Anefo / Anefo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl.
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In chinlone, about six players form a circle and pass a hand-woven rattan ball with their feet, knees and heads, keeping it off the ground as gracefully as they can. There is no opposing team and no winner: the game is about teamwork and beautiful moves, and there are hundreds of them.
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Naypyidaw became the official capital in November 2005, replacing Yangon. The name translates to "abode of kings." It is famous for its massive scale, containing a 20-lane highway and meticulously planned zones, though it has a much smaller population density than the former capital.
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