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British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Travel Advice: Burma  (http://www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/press-release/2007/04/fco_npr_180407_taburma)
The Travel Advice Unit of the Consular Division of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides daily-updated travel guidelines for Burma. Topics discussed include safety and security, transportation, local laws and customs, road safety, entry requirements, and health care.

Burma  (http://iias.leidenuniv.nl/wwwvl/southeas/burma.html)
Contains links to Web sites about Burma. Topics include general information, Burma related studies, government and politics, travel and tourism, and more.

Business Tank  (http://www.myanmar.com/Business%5FTank/)
Bimonthly news magazine with focus on business developments in Burma from official sources. Includes sections on notable visitors to Myanmar. Previous issues available.

CDC Health Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia  (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm)
Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling to Southeast Asia. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Country Commercial Guides: FY 1999: Burma  (http://www.state.gov/www/about%5Fstate/business/com%5Fguides/1999/eastasia/burma99.html)
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs of the U.S. Department of State presents a 1999 country commercial guide for Burma. The report was prepared by the U.S. Embassy Rangoon and covers economic trends, the political environment, leading sectors for U.S. exports and investments, trade regulations and standards, the investment climate, and business travel in Burma.

Fullbright Program in Burma  (http://www.fullbright.org/Burma.htm)
A wide variety of fellowships for lecturing, research, study, teaching and travel in the United States and in Burma by Burmese and United States students, respectively.

Myanmar  (http://www.interknowledge.com/myanmar/)
This country profile of Myanmar, also known as Burma, highlights the history, culture, geography, and climate of the country, as well as descriptions of places of interest to travelers. InterKnowledge Corporation provides the information as part of its Geographia Travel Services resource.

Myanmar Posts and Telecom  (http://www.mpt.net.mm/index.html)
General resources include brief information on the department, provides information and links to official news and news sites, business and trade, travel, culture, entertainment, and food.

Myanmar Visa Application  (http://www.traveldocs.com/mm/index.htm)
A source for information about the documents required for travel to a particular country. The forms themselves are offered in PDF format as well as basic travel information.

The New Light of Myanmar  (http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/)
Official daily newspaper of Burma. It contains news and information for travel and tourists.

Tourist Office of Myanmar in Deutschland  (http://www.indochina-services.com/mtog/)
Tourist guide to Myanmar.

Travel Information Report: Myanmar (Burma).  (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/report%5Fe.asp?country=Myanmar+(Burma))
Features a travel information report for Canadians traveling to Myanmar, provided by the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Discusses the general conditions in Myanmar, tips for travelers, health conditions, and entry requirements.

World Travel and Tourism Online: Myanmar  (http://www.worldtraveltourism.com/asia/Myanmar/wtt.asp)
Worldinformation Ltd. presents information on Myanmar, which is also called Burma. Worldinformation includes a country profile and a visitor's guide, as well as information on the country's outdoor recreational activities, transportation, immigration and foreign affairs, and travel associations and services.

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