Under British administration, Myanmar was the second-wealthiest country in South-East Asia. It had been the world's largest exporter of rice. Myanmar also had a wealth of natural and labour resources. British Burma began exporting crude oil in 1853, making it one of the earliest petroleum producers in the world. It produced 75% of the world's teak and had a highly literate population. The wealth was however, mainly concentrated in the hands of Europeans. In 1930s, agricultural production fell dramatically as international rice prices declined, and did not recover for several decades. COUNT 5
QSN1 In terms of finance, when being ruled by the English, where did Burma stand ? ANS1 Under British administration, Myanmar was the second-wealthiest country in South-East Asia. QSN2 What was Burma's greatest export during that time of English rule ? ANS2 rice QSN3 What did Myanmar do that made it know to be one of the originals in a particular finance producing endeavor ? ANS3 Burma began exporting crude oil in 1853, making it one of the earliest petroleum producers in the world. QSN4 What wood product was produced primarily in Myanmar during British rule ? ANS4 75% of the world's teak QSN5 What notable quality made Burma stand out from other South East Asian countries ? ANS5 a highly literate population