What is the population of the city of Mandalay?

Located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 716 km (445 mi) north of Yangon, the city has a population of 1,225,553 (2014 census). Mandalay was founded in 1857 by King Mindon, replacing Amarapura as the new royal capital of the Konbaung dynasty.

Who are the main characters in the movie Mandalay?

Abandoned by her lover, a woman becomes the main “hostess” in a decadent nightclub, but tries to put her past behind her on a steamer to Mandalay. Abandoned by her lover, a woman becomes the main “hostess” in a decadent nightclub, but tries to put her past behind her on a steamer to Mandalay.

When did the fire in Mandalay Mandalay happen?

A major fire destroyed Mandalay’s second largest market, Yadanabon Market, in February 2008, and another major fire in February 2009 destroyed 320 homes and left over 1600 people homeless. The 1980s fires augured a significant change in the city’s physical character and ethnic makeup.

What happens at the end of the movie Mandalay?

The captain finds the evidence and believes Tanya murdered Tony, but at the urging of Dr. Burton and the first mate who finds the wire, he finally decides it was a suicide and frees her. When Tony returns to an astonished Tanya, he tries to convince her to open a club with him in Mandalay, where she could be a “hostess” again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnr7nEVvao

Why is Mandalay the economic centre of Myanmar?

Today, Mandalay is the economic centre of Upper Myanmar and considered the centre of Burmese culture. A continuing influx of Chinese immigrants, mostly from Yunnan, since the late 20th century, has reshaped the city’s ethnic makeup and increased commerce with China.

Where can I listen to free internet radio in Myanmar?

Mandalay FM, 87.9 FM, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn Mandalay FM – Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) – Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk.

When did Mandalay become part of the Union of Burma?

The city suffered extensive destruction during the Japanese conquest of Burma in the Second World War. In 1948, Mandalay became part of the newly independent Union of Burma. Today, Mandalay is the economic centre of Upper Myanmar and considered the centre of Burmese culture.