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20 août 2019
- doi: 10.4000/books.editionscnrs.12612
- isbn: 9782271077448
- eisbn: 9782271122223
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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Guy Lubeigt, « Burma/Myanmar: a country blessed by Gods and cursed for men », CNRS Éditions, ID : 10.4000/books.editionscnrs.12612
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December 2007 The Union of Burma, which encompasses hundreds of ethnic minorities, is both the sole Indochinese country of Indochina and the largest one measuring 578,000 km². It is not only a geographical link between the East and the Far East, but it is also referred to as the “Land of Gold” by the older generation as it conceals a wealth of natural resources from precious stones and jade to teak and non-ferrous metals. In addition, Burma harbours the potential to generate a substantial amo...