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Visitors to Myanmar should be aware of the political situation in the country and heed all of the travel advice they are given. There are ethnic clashes with the government in towns throughout Myanmar and these places should be avoided. Medical facilities are not up to international standards and travellers are recommended to bring their own medication.

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Language: Burmese is the official language of the country but there are a number of different ethnic groups who communicate in their own dialects and languages. Many of the locals speak English as it is taught as a second language in schools. In fact, many of the text books used in secondary schools are in English.

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Typical business hours:

Government departments: 09:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
Retail: 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 15:00 Saturdy.
Banking: 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

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