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Population 51.3 million
GDP/Capita $1,359
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Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
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About MyanmarOverview, geography, and key facts
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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.

Capital Naypyidaw
Population 51.3 million
Area 676,578 km²
Languages Burmese
Currency Burmese kyat (MMK)
GDP/Capita $1,359
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API

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