Pagodas in Myanmar
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Shwedagon in Yangon
Pagodas in Burma are tiered structures for Buddhist religious purposes; the Burmese word is ဘုရား, MLCTS bhu.ra:; pronounced [pʰəjá]. Theravada Buddhism is the religion of the majority of Burma's population (89%). In all parts of the country there are pagodas and viharas. The graceful tapering shape of a pagoda painted white or gilded to a shining gold is a basic part of any Burmese landscape. Burma is often called the "Land of Pagodas".
Mandalay is a cultural and religious center of Buddhism, having many monasteries and more than 700 pagodas.
Bagan (formerly Pagan). UNESCO has long tried unsuccessfully to designate Bagan as a World Heritage Site due to many ancient pagodas.
