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The goal of the Burmese constitutional referendum of 2008, held on 10 May 2008, is the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". As part of the referendum process, the name of the country was changed from the "Union of Myanmar" to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", and general elections were held under the new constitution in 2010. Observer accounts of the 2010 election describe the event as mostly peaceful; however, allegations of polling station irregularities were raised, and the United Nations (UN) and a number of Western countries condemned the elections as fraudulent.

Questions and answers:
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Q: Where the elections of 2010 conducted fairly in Burma?
A: allegations of polling station irregularities were raised', '
Q: Were the results of the 2010 elections accepted by the United Nations?
A: the United Nations (UN) and a number of Western countries condemned the elections as fraudulent.', '
Q: What is the name that Burma held before 2010? 
A: Union of Myanmar', '
Q: Why was the referendum in 2008 ?
A: the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy"']
Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway. According to some reports, the military's presence continues as the label 'disciplined democracy' suggests. This label asserts that the Burmese military is allowing certain civil liberties while clandestinely institutionalising itself further into Burmese politics. Such an assertion assumes that reforms only occurred when the military was able to safeguard its own interests through the transition—here, "transition" does not refer to a transition to a liberal democracy, but transition to a quasi-military rule.

Questions and answers:
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Q: Is Burma now a democratic nation?
A: Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway', "
Q: Does the military still have a government presence in Burma ?
A: the military's presence continues", "
Q: What type of government does Burma operate under ?
A: 'disciplined democracy", '
Q: Does the military presence interfere with the day to day running of the government ?
A: reforms only occurred when the military was able to safeguard its own interests']
Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, the granting of general amnesties for more than 200 political prisoners, new labour laws that permit labour unions and strikes, a relaxation of press censorship, and the regulation of currency practices.

Questions and answers:
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Q: In what direction is the government of Burma ultimately attempting to go?
A: reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy', '
Q: What type of economy is Burma attempting to reach?
A: a mixed economy', '
Q: Where was  Aung San Suu Kyi confined during his imprisonment in Burma ?
A: house arrest', '
Q: What happened to the political prisoner being held in Burma ?
A: granting of general amnesties for more than 200 political prisoners', '
Q: Are groups who represent workers allowed to express their opinions in protest in Burma?
A: new labour laws that permit labour unions and strikes']
The impact of the post-election reforms has been observed in numerous areas, including ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2011 for the encouragement of further progress—it was the first visit by a Secretary of State in more than fifty years (Clinton met with the Burmese president and former military commander Thein Sein, as well as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi); and the participation of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party in the 2012 by-elections, facilitated by the government's abolition of the laws that previously barred the NLD. As of July 2013, about 100 political prisoners remain imprisoned, while conflict between the Burmese Army and local insurgent groups continues.

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Q: Have the changes in Burmese law been of benefit to the country in international views ? 
A: approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton", '
Q: Who was the United States Secretary of State who visited Myanmar in 2014?
A: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton', '
Q: How long was the interval between the visits from the United States Secretary of State officials ?
A: more than fifty years', '
Q: What political party does Aung San Suu Kyi belong to ?
A: National League for Democracy (NLD) party']
In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announcement of the by-elections, the Freedom House organisation raised concerns about "reports of fraud and harassment in the lead up to elections, including the March 23 deportation of Somsri Hananuntasuk, executive director of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), a regional network of civil society organisations promoting democratization." However, uncertainties exist as some other political prisoners have not been released and clashes between Burmese troops and local insurgent groups continue.

Questions and answers:
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Q: Who raised concerns of fraud in the elections held in the Burma 2012 elections ?
A: the Freedom House organisation raised concerns', '
Q: Did all of the political prisoners obtain freedom due to the election in Burma of 2012 ? 
A: some other political prisoners have not been released', '
Q: Who was expelled from Myanmar before the elections of 2012 and what position did they hold ?
A: Somsri Hananuntasuk, executive director of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)', '
Q: Are international monitors used in the elections of Burma ?
A: The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar', '
Q: Does the political party of Aung San Suu Ky hold any positions among the ruling faction ?
A: 43 of the 45 available seats']
Burma is bordered in the northwest by the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh and the Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh states of India. Its north and northeast border is with the Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan province for a Sino-Burman border total of 2,185 km (1,358 mi). It is bounded by Laos and Thailand to the southeast. Burma has 1,930 km (1,200 mi) of contiguous coastline along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea to the southwest and the south, which forms one quarter of its total perimeter.

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Q: What countries surround the border that is opposite the southwest border of Burma?
A: Burma is bordered in the northwest by the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh and the Mizoram', '
Q: What sea is an integral part of the Burma landscape ?
A: Andaman Sea to the southwest and the south, which forms one quarter of its total perimeter.', '
Q: How many miles of uninterrupted coastline does Burma encompass?
A: 1,200 mi', '
Q: What is the name of the bay along the southwest coast of Burma ?
A: Bay of Bengal', '
Q: What region lays along the north border of Burma and is famed for the presence of monks ?
A: the Tibet Autonomous Region']
Much of the country lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator. It lies in the monsoon region of Asia, with its coastal regions receiving over 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of rain annually. Annual rainfall in the delta region is approximately 2,500 mm (98.4 in), while average annual rainfall in the Dry Zone in central Myanmar is less than 1,000 mm (39.4 in). The Northern regions of Myanmar are the coolest, with average temperatures of 21 °C (70 °F). Coastal and delta regions have an average maximum temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F).

Questions and answers:
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Q: Where does the majority of the Burmese country fall on the globe ?
A: Much of the country lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator', '
Q: How much rain is received in the region where Burma is located ?
A: 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of rain annually', '
Q: What is the expected rainfall in the zone considered to be dry in Burma ?
A: 1,000 mm (39.4 in', '
Q: What is the average temperature of the coldest  part of Burma and where is it located ?
A: The Northern regions of Myanmar are the coolest, with average temperatures of 21 °C (70 °F).', '
Q: How warm does it get at the height of summer along the in the delta and coastal regions of Burma?
A: Coastal and delta regions have an average maximum temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F).']
Typical jungle animals, particularly tigers and leopards, occur sparsely in Myanmar. In upper Myanmar, there are rhinoceros, wild buffalo, wild boars, deer, antelope, and elephants, which are also tamed or bred in captivity for use as work animals, particularly in the lumber industry. Smaller mammals are also numerous, ranging from gibbons and monkeys to flying foxes and tapirs. The abundance of birds is notable with over 800 species, including parrots, peafowl, pheasants, crows, herons, and paddybirds. Among reptile species there are crocodiles, geckos, cobras, Burmese pythons, and turtles. Hundreds of species of freshwater fish are wide-ranging, plentiful and are very important food sources. For a list of protected areas, see List of protected areas of Myanmar.

Questions and answers:
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Q: What industry is supported by animal labor in Burma ?
A: the lumber industry', '
Q: What is an important protein source  in the Burmese diet?
A: Hundreds of species of freshwater fish', '
Q: What animals where domesticated in Burma for industry use ?
A: elephants, which are also tamed or bred in captivity for use as work animals', '
Q: What is note worthy about the bird population of Burma ?
A: The abundance of birds is notable with over 800 species', '
Q: Are large jungle cats part of the animal population of Burma ? 
A: Typical jungle animals, particularly tigers and leopards, occur sparsely in Myanmar']
The elections of 2010 resulted in a victory for the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. Various foreign observers questioned the fairness of the elections. One criticism of the election was that only government sanctioned political parties were allowed to contest in it and the popular National League for Democracy was declared illegal. However, immediately following the elections, the government ended the house arrest of the democracy advocate and leader of the National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi, and her ability to move freely around the country is considered an important test of the military's movement toward more openness. After unexpected reforms in 2011, NLD senior leaders have decided to register as a political party and to field candidates in future by-elections.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What was the name of the winning unit in the 2010 elections in Burma ?
A: The elections of 2010 resulted in a victory for the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party', '
Q: Were the elections held in an unbiased manner Burma in 2010 ? 
A: Various foreign observers questioned the fairness of the elections.', '
Q: What were some of the opinions foreign advisers stated about the Burma 2010 elections ?
A: One criticism of the election was that only government sanctioned political parties were allowed to contest in it', '
Q: What was the Burmese official decision concerning the legitimacy of National League for Democracy in 2010 ?
A: the popular National League for Democracy was declared illegal']
Though the country's foreign relations, particularly with Western nations, have been strained, relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections. After years of diplomatic isolation and economic and military sanctions, the United States relaxed curbs on foreign aid to Myanmar in November 2011 and announced the resumption of diplomatic relations on 13 January 2012 The European Union has placed sanctions on Myanmar, including an arms embargo, cessation of trade preferences, and suspension of all aid with the exception of humanitarian aid.

Questions and answers:
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Q: How have international relations developed due to the recent political changes in Burma ? 
A: relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections.', '
Q: What did the United States do in response to the reform changes of the 2010 Burma elections ? 
A: the United States relaxed curbs on foreign aid to Myanmar in November 2011 and announced the resumption of diplomatic relations', '
Q: What type of activity has the European Union engaged in in response to the reforms made in Burma ?
A: sanctions on Myanmar, including an arms embargo, cessation of trade preferences, and suspension of all aid with the exception of humanitarian aid.', '
Q: How did the United States treat Myanmar prior to the changes made in Burmese government ? 
A: years of diplomatic isolation and economic and military sanctions']
Sanctions imposed by the United States and European countries against the former military government, coupled with boycotts and other direct pressure on corporations by supporters of the democracy movement, have resulted in the withdrawal from the country of most US and many European companies. On 13 April 2012 British Prime Minister David Cameron called for the economic sanctions on Myanmar to be suspended in the wake of the pro-democracy party gaining 43 seats out of a possible 45 in the 2012 by-elections with the party leader, Aung San Suu Kyi becoming a member of the Burmese parliament.

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Q: How are international businesses discouraged from operating in Burma?
A: Sanctions imposed by the United States and European countries against the former military government, coupled with boycotts', '
Q: What was the result for internationals companies attempting to conduct business in Burma ? 
A: the withdrawal from the country of most US and many European companies', '
Q: Who called for the sanctions in Burma to be given reprieve ?
A: British Prime Minister David Cameron', '
Q: What did Aung San Suu Kyi become a part of in Burma ?
A: the Burmese parliament']
Despite Western isolation, Asian corporations have generally remained willing to continue investing in the country and to initiate new investments, particularly in natural resource extraction. The country has close relations with neighbouring India and China with several Indian and Chinese companies operating in the country. Under India's Look East policy, fields of co-operation between India and Myanmar include remote sensing, oil and gas exploration, information technology, hydro power and construction of ports and buildings.

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Q: How do Asian countries feel about the European attitude towards Burma ?
A: Asian corporations have generally remained willing to continue investing in the country and to initiate new investments', '
Q: What is a popular business for international Asian countries in Burma ?
A: natural resource extraction.', '
Q: What two countries does Burma have Superior relationships with ?
A: India and China', '
Q: What is the benefit to the two countries involved in the  India Look East policy ?
A: fields of co-operation between India and Myanmar include remote sensing, oil and gas exploration, information technology, hydro power and construction']
In 2008, India suspended military aid to Myanmar over the issue of human rights abuses by the ruling junta, although it has preserved extensive commercial ties, which provide the regime with much-needed revenue. The thaw in relations began on 28 November 2011, when Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich and his wife Ludmila arrived in the capital, Naypyidaw, the same day as the country received a visit by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who also met with pro-democracy opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. International relations progress indicators continued in September 2012 when Aung San Suu Kyi visited to the US followed by Myanmar's reformist president visit to the United Nations.

Questions and answers:
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Q: Why did India stop supporting the military in Myanmar in 2008 ?
A: over the issue of human rights abuses by the ruling junta', "
Q: Did the military sanctions imposed by India affect the business workings of it's relations in Burma ?
A: it has preserved extensive commercial ties", '
Q: Who helped to improve the relations between India and Burma?
A: Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich and his wife Ludmila', '
Q: What city in Burma was visited by the envoy from India 
A: the capital, Naypyidaw']
In May 2013, Thein Sein became the first Myanmar president to visit the White House in 47 years; the last Burmese leader to visit the White House was Ne Win in September 1966. President Barack Obama praised the former general for political and economic reforms, and the cessation of tensions between Myanmar and the United States. Political activists objected to the visit due to concerns over human rights abuses in Myanmar but Obama assured Thein Sein that Myanmar will receive US support. The two leaders discussed to release more political prisoners, the institutionalisation of political reform and rule of law, and ending ethnic conflict in Myanmar—the two governments agreed to sign a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement on 21 May 2013.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who is the first official Burmese delegate to visit the white house following the 2010 elections in Burma ?
A: Thein Sein became the first Myanmar president to visit the White House in 47 years', '
Q: When was the most prior visit from a Burmese representative to the  United States prior to 2010 ? 
A: the last Burmese leader to visit the White House was Ne Win in September 1966', '
Q: Was the visit from the Burmese delegate welcome in the United States in 2010?
A: Political activists objected to the visit due to concerns over human rights abuses in Myanmar', '
Q: Did the visit to the United States result in the release of political prisoners in Burma ? 
A: leaders discussed to release more political prisoners', '
Q: What agreements were made in the visit to the United States by the Burmese in the 21 century ?
A: to sign a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement on 21 May 2013.']
Myanmar has received extensive military aid from China in the past Myanmar has been a member of ASEAN since 1997. Though it gave up its turn to hold the ASEAN chair and host the ASEAN Summit in 2006, it chaired the forum and hosted the summit in 2014. In November 2008, Myanmar's political situation with neighbouring Bangladesh became tense as they began searching for natural gas in a disputed block of the Bay of Bengal. Controversy surrounding the Rohingya population also remains an issue between Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Questions and answers:
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Q: What country has provided Burma with the most military aid ?
A: Myanmar has received extensive military aid from China', '
Q: How long has Burma participated in the group ASEAN ?
A: Myanmar has been a member of ASEAN since 1997', '
Q: What year was Myanmar the host for the ASEAN conference?
A: hosted the summit in 2014', '
Q: What event caused tension between Burma and Bangladesh in 2008 ?
A: natural gas in a disputed block of the Bay of Bengal']
Myanmar's armed forces are known as the Tatmadaw, which numbers 488,000. The Tatmadaw comprises the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. The country ranked twelfth in the world for its number of active troops in service. The military is very influential in Myanmar, with all top cabinet and ministry posts usually held by military officials. Official figures for military spending are not available. Estimates vary widely because of uncertain exchange rates, but Myanmar's military forces' expenses are high. Myanmar imports most of its weapons from Russia, Ukraine, China and India.

Questions and answers:
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Q: What is the name of the military in Burma ?
A: Tatmadaw', '
Q: How large is the military of Burma ? 
A: numbers 488,000', '
Q: Which traditional branches of the military does Burma have?
A: Army, the Navy, and the Air Force', '
Q: What ranking does Burma hold for the number of troops currently serving on active military duty ?
A: The country ranked twelfth in the world for its number of active troops in service.', '
Q: From where does Burma receive most of its military artillery ?
A: Myanmar imports most of its weapons from Russia, Ukraine, China and India.']
Until 2005, the United Nations General Assembly annually adopted a detailed resolution about the situation in Myanmar by consensus. But in 2006 a divided United Nations General Assembly voted through a resolution that strongly called upon the government of Myanmar to end its systematic violations of human rights. In January 2007, Russia and China vetoed a draft resolution before the United Nations Security Council calling on the government of Myanmar to respect human rights and begin a democratic transition. South Africa also voted against the resolution.

Questions and answers:
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Q: What did the United adopt in reference to Burma annually until 2005 ?
A: Until 2005, the United Nations General Assembly annually adopted a detailed resolution about the situation in Myanmar by consensus.', '
Q: What occurred in the United Nations general convening in 2006 ?
A: voted through a resolution that strongly called upon the government of Myanmar to end its systematic violations of human rights.', '
Q: What did China and Russia both do in 2008 ?
A: vetoed a draft resolution before the United Nations Security Council calling on the government of Myanmar', '
Q: What other countries were in disagreement with the United Nations decision on Burma ?
A: South Africa']
There is consensus that the military regime in Myanmar is one of the world's most repressive and abusive regimes. In November 2012, Samantha Power, Barack Obama's Special Assistant to the President on Human Rights, wrote on the White House blog in advance of the president's visit that "Serious human rights abuses against civilians in several regions continue, including against women and children." Members of the United Nations and major international human rights organisations have issued repeated and consistent reports of widespread and systematic human rights violations in Myanmar. The United Nations General Assembly has repeatedly called on the Burmese Military Junta to respect human rights and in November 2009 the General Assembly adopted a resolution "strongly condemning the ongoing systematic violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms" and calling on the Burmese Military Regime "to take urgent measures to put an end to violations of international human rights and humanitarian law."

Questions and answers:
["
Q: What is the general view of Burma ?
A: military regime in Myanmar is one of the world's most repressive and abusive regimes", "
Q: Who is Samantha Power?
A: Barack Obama's Special Assistant to the President on Human Rights", '
Q: What did Ms Powers write concerning Burma ?
A: "Serious human rights abuses against civilians in several regions continue, including against women and children']