🇲🇲 Myanmar

About Myanmar

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also referred to as Burma, is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos and Thailand to the east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, while its largest city is Yangon.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

Burmese kyat (MMK)

GDP

$74.1B

GDP per Capita

$1,359

Development

Life Expectancy

66.9 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Asia

Capital

Naypyidaw

Area

676,578 km²

Population

51,316,756

Timezone

UTC+06:30

Languages

Burmese

Calling Code

+95

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

MM