Myanmar says giant 11,000-carat ruby found in Mogok could rank among most valuable
State media in Myanmar has reported the discovery of an 11,000-carat ruby in the Mogok area. The stone was presented to President Min Aung Hlaing, and the military-backed government claims it is highly valuable due to its quality.
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“A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar”
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Multiple independent sources, including BERNAMA and CBS News, report the discovery of an 11,000-carat ruby in Myanmar.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/amazon-to-hire-11000-en…
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— In Maths, the number 11000 is a cardinal number that represents a count or a value that is equivalent to the number. In English, 11000 is expressed as Eleven thousand.
https://byjus.com/maths/11000-in-words/
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— How do you Write 11000 in Words? Using the place value chart, we can identify the value of each digit in 11000 and convert the numerals to words. 11000 in words is written as Eleven Thousand.
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/11000-in-words/
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/11000-in-words/
“Coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing was pictured on the front page of the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper, examining the 2.2-kilogram (4.8-pound) rock at his office.”
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The claim is confirmed by multiple sources citing the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar, describing Min Aung Hlaing examining the 2.2-kilogram rock.
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— Coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing was pictured on the front page of the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper, examining the 2.2-kilogram (4.8-pound) rock at his office.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260508-myanmar-says-…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260508-myanmar-says-…
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— Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing examines the ruby discovered in Mogok in Mandalay Region. - - Photo credit: The Global New Light of Myanmar. The superior quality ruby on display.
https://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2554393
https://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2554393
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— National News. President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing inspects the urban development activities along the No 5 Highway in Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Region, yesterday. Pr…
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“Unearthed in the Mogok area”
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Multiple sources (BERNAMA, CBS News, and Ministry reports) explicitly state the ruby was discovered in the Mogok area.
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— How do you Write 11000 in Words? Using the place value chart, we can identify the value of each digit in 11000 and convert the numerals to words. 11000 in words is written as Eleven Thousand.
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/11000-in-words/
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/11000-in-words/
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— 5 days ago · Amazon will add 11,000 software developers and interns in 2026 while reducing headcount in other areas after cutting about 30,000 jobs since late 2025. AWS CEO Matt Garman says AI is chan…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/amazon-to-hire-11000-en…
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— In Maths, the number 11000 is a cardinal number that represents a count or a value that is equivalent to the number. In English, 11000 is expressed as Eleven thousand.
https://byjus.com/maths/11000-in-words/
https://byjus.com/maths/11000-in-words/
“While smaller than a similar 21,450-carat ruby found in the same area in 1996”
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Both CBS News and Bloomberg report that a 21,450-carat ruby was found in the same area in 1996, providing a direct comparison to the current find.
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— The recently-discovered ruby weighs 2,200 grammes (11,000 carats), making it exceptionally large, rare, and difficult to find. The giant ruby has a purplish-red colour with yellowish undertones and is…
https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/20915
https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/20915
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— According to a report from the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar, the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival. While it weighs roughly half…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/myanmar-ruby-unearthed-mogok-ma…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/myanmar-ruby-unearthed-mogok-ma…
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— Mogok 11 000 ct ruby. Photo by Bloomberg. Download Buy Photos.Due to its color grade and quality, it’s considered more valuable than a 21 450-carat ruby found in the same town in 1996, the ministry sa…
https://www.miningweekly.com/article/myanmar-finds-giant-11-…
https://www.miningweekly.com/article/myanmar-finds-giant-11-…
“the valley of Mogok in Mandalay region”
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Wikipedia and other geographical descriptions confirm that Mogok is located in a valley within the Mandalay region of Myanmar.
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— Mogok is located in Myanmar.It is situated in a valley surrounded by a large number of mountains.Taung Min Taung mountain is the highest mountain in the region and is at an elevation of more than 7000…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mogok
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mogok
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— Mogok, Myanmar, is also known as the "Valley of Rubies." Photo by Andy Lucas, ©GIA.Mogok is about 200 km northeast of Mandalay. It is part of the Kathe district of the Mandalay region, in an area ofte…
https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-expedition-to-the-vall…
https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-expedition-to-the-vall…
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— Locality: Ohngaing, Mogok Valley, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. Description: Locality seems uncertain; all known jeremejevites from the Mogok area are from the Panta…
https://www.mindat.org/loc-26042.html
https://www.mindat.org/loc-26042.html
“Myanmar has been ruled by a junta since a 2021 coup”
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Extensive corroboration from South China Morning Post, Sky News, and other reports confirm Myanmar has been under junta rule since the 2021 coup.
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— Table of ContentsWhat has happened since the 2021 coup?Has Myanmar always been ruled by the military?
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounders/myanmar-history-coup-milit…
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounders/myanmar-history-coup-milit…
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— Myanmar has begun its first election in five years under military rule, with voting held amid a civil war, tight security and widespread repression.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/myanmar-votes-under-ju…
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— The ruling military junta has granted the media rare access to some parts of the country in time for the election - a vote it hopes represents a return to normal, restoring civilian rule here for the …
https://news.sky.com/story/myanmars-ruling-junta-says-electi…
https://news.sky.com/story/myanmars-ruling-junta-says-electi…
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“former military chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in last month as civilian president after a tightly restricted election.”
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Wikipedia and news reports confirm that Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president in April 2026 following a restricted election process.
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— President of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing AP.The lead-up to Min Aung Hlaing's swearing-in has seen some political prisoners from Suu Kyi's administration pardoned and government workers blacklisted for qu…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/worl…
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— Min Aung Hlaing is a Burmese politician and retired military officer who has been the 11th president of Myanmar since April 2026, having ruled the country continuously since seizing power in February …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Min_Aung_Hlaing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Min_Aung_Hlaing
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— Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Elected President. Yesterday.Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president. Yesterday. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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