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Political map of Myanmar and surrounding countries, showing international boundaries, major cities, rivers, and neighboring nations including India, China, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos. An inset locator map highlights Myanmar's position within Southeast Asia.

Ancient Buddhist shrines and pagodas rise above green vegetation in Pagan, Myanmar, with a large tiered stupa and brick temple prominent against distant hills.

Historical map of Myanmar (Burma) showing British territorial acquisitions during the Anglo-Burmese Wars. Areas are color-coded: orange for territory gained after the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26), pink for the Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852), and green for the Third Anglo-Burmese War (1885). Major regions, towns, and neighboring countries are labeled.

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Political map of Myanmar and surrounding countries, showing international boundaries, major cities, rivers, and neighboring nations including India, China, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos. An inset locator map highlights Myanmar's position within Southeast Asia.

Myanmar

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Ancient Buddhist shrines and pagodas rise above green vegetation in Pagan, Myanmar, with a large tiered stupa and brick temple prominent against distant hills.

Pagan, Myanmar

Ruins of ancient Buddhist shrines and pagodas, Pagan, Myanmar.

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Historical map of Myanmar (Burma) showing British territorial acquisitions during the Anglo-Burmese Wars. Areas are color-coded: orange for territory gained after the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26), pink for the Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852), and green for the Third Anglo-Burmese War (1885). Major regions, towns, and neighboring countries are labeled.

British territorial acquisitions in Burma

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