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    Place in News: Myanmar

    Posted 09 Oct 2025

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    Article Summary

    Myanmar's military drops bombs on protesters amid ongoing political unrest; borders with China, India, and Southeast Asian nations highlight regional complexities and geographical features.

    Map showing **Myanmar and its neighboring countries** — India, China, Laos, Thailand, and Bangladesh — along with major cities and surrounding water bodies like the **Bay of Bengal** and **Gulf of Martaban**.

    Myanmar (Capital: Nay Pyi Taw)

    Myanmar military dropped bombs on protesters. 

    Political Features:

    • Location: Western portion of mainland Southeast Asia.
    • Bordering Nations: China (North and Northeast), Laos (East), Thailand (South East), Bangladesh (West), India (North West).
    • Bordering water bodies: Andaman Sea (South), Bay of Bengal (South West).

    Geographical Features:

    • Major mountain ranges: Rakhine Mountains, Shan Plateau, Dawna Range, Tenasserim Mountains etc.
    • Highest point: Mount Hkakabo Razi.
    • Major rivers: Irrawaddy, Chindwin, Sittang, Salween, Yangon River.
    • Tags :
    • Myanmar
    • Myanmar (Capital: Nay Pyi Taw)
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