Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand.
Burma is home to ethnic Burmans and scores of other ethnic and religious minority groups that have resisted external efforts to consolidate control of ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Myanmar:
13,211.093 km
Terrain:
Central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, marble, limestone, precious stones, natural gas, hydropower, arable land.
Industries:
Agricultural processing; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; cement, construction materials; pharmaceuticals; fertilizer; oil and natural gas; garments; jade and gems.
Population: 57,527,139
Population concentrated along coastal areas and in general proximity to the shores of the Irrawaddy River; the extreme north is relatively underpopulated.
Area: 676,578 km2
slightly smaller than Texas
Strategic location near major Indian Ocean shipping lanes; the north-south flowing Irrawaddy River is the country's largest and most important commercial waterway.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| mya | Burmese |
Burmese (official)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| MMK | Burmese kyat | Ks |
Capital City: Naypyidaw
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:10 pm (GMT+06:30)
Visiting Myanmar
You're in for a treat! Myanmar is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from temples to rivers
- Unique cultural traditions
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Health concerns such as malaria and dengue fever
- Limited infrastructure and services
- 4.6EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Burmese cuisine features rice, noodles, and curry.
- Popular dishes include mohinga and laphet thoke.
- Freshly made salads and tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the temples of Bagan
- Explore Inle Lake
- Relax on Ngapali Beach
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