Myanmar came out of nowhere only to find itself on a path to oblivion. It has a storied past, rich and exalted, has survived battles that both scarred and informed its character, and today is building a future that will surely rival its past. The ethnic origins of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) are a mixture of Indo-Aryans, who began pushing into the area around 700 B.C. , and the Mongolian invaders under Kublai Khan who penetrated the region in the 13th century. Anawrahta (1044-1077) was the first great unifier of Myanmar.
Burma became independent on Jan. 4, 1948. In 1962, left-wing general Ne Win staged a coup, banned political opposition, suspended the constitution, and introduced the "Burmese way to socialism."
The flag of Myanmar was recently adopted on October 21, 2010, in order to replace the socialist flag. The changes were made because of the constitution amended in 2008 including the name of the country.
The design of the new flag comprises of three stripes of yellow, green, and red horizontally positioned to feel the area of the flag. In the center is a large white five-pointed star. The meanings behind the colors are the virtues of solidarity, peace, and tranquility. The design of the new flag of Myanmar underwent changes.
The former flag, used from 1974 to 2010, was red with a small dark blue rectangle in the top left corner overlaid by a gear/pinion of 14 cogs, a grain paddy and a circle of stars, all in white. The number 14 signified the seven states and seven divisions of the Union of Myanmar, the gear, industry and the paddy, agriculture. The State Seal also has a 14-cog pinion. It has a map of Myanmar in its center, surrounded by ears of grain, and floral designs, flanked by two watchful lions.
The country of Myanmar has changed its name twice since the adoption of the current flag, but never changed its flag. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Myanmar flag for the future.
Burma became independent on Jan. 4, 1948. In 1962, left-wing general Ne Win staged a coup, banned political opposition, suspended the constitution, and introduced the "Burmese way to socialism."
The flag of Myanmar was recently adopted on October 21, 2010, in order to replace the socialist flag. The changes were made because of the constitution amended in 2008 including the name of the country.
The design of the new flag comprises of three stripes of yellow, green, and red horizontally positioned to feel the area of the flag. In the center is a large white five-pointed star. The meanings behind the colors are the virtues of solidarity, peace, and tranquility. The design of the new flag of Myanmar underwent changes.
The former flag, used from 1974 to 2010, was red with a small dark blue rectangle in the top left corner overlaid by a gear/pinion of 14 cogs, a grain paddy and a circle of stars, all in white. The number 14 signified the seven states and seven divisions of the Union of Myanmar, the gear, industry and the paddy, agriculture. The State Seal also has a 14-cog pinion. It has a map of Myanmar in its center, surrounded by ears of grain, and floral designs, flanked by two watchful lions.
The country of Myanmar has changed its name twice since the adoption of the current flag, but never changed its flag. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Myanmar flag for the future.
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