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Burma
Last reviewed: 02 December 2008

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GEOGRAPHY

Burma is the largest country in mainland South East Asia (678,500 square kilometres). Three mountain ranges exist within Burma, all of which run north-to-south from the Himalayas. The mountain chains divide Burma's three river systems, the Irrawaddy, Thanlwin and Sittang rivers. There are central lowlands along the Irrawaddy River culminating in a delta region by the sea. Much of Burma’s rich ecosystem, including the valuable growth of teak, has been lost to deforestation.

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Recent UK Statements on Burma

Burma - the British Response

Foreign Office Minister, Meg Munn, meets Burma delegation (30/10/07)

Statement by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander in the House of Commons (29/10/07)

Statement by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander at the World Bank Annual Meetings (20/10/07)

Prime Minister's statement on Burma: International community 'will not turn away' (15/10/07)

Foreign Secretary's written ministerial statement on Burma (8/10/07)

Prime Minister's statement: People of Burma not forgotten (6/10/07)

Statement by Sir John Sawers, UK Permanent Representative to the UN (5/10/07)

Burma: Statements from the International Community (27/09/07)

FCO statement to BBC Newsnight (26/09/07)

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