Geography
Myanmar is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 22, 98; it has Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.
Neighboring countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand
Asia
Myanmar
Myanmar is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population
- 51.3 million
- Area
- 676,578 km²
- Currency
- Burmese kyat (MMK)
- Official language
- Burmese
- Calling code
- +95
- Internet TLD
- .mm
- Time zone
- UTC+06:30
Myanmar map preview: 22.00, 98.00
People and Culture
Myanmar uses Burmese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Myanmar varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Myanmar is recorded with the official name Republic of the Union of Myanmar. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Naypyidaw
- South-Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Naypyidaw
- Time zone data: UTC+06:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Myanmar is grouped under Asia.
- Myanmar has a listed area of 676,578 km².
- Myanmar is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Myanmar
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
What continent is Myanmar in?
Myanmar is in Asia.
What currency does Myanmar use?
Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat.
What language is spoken in Myanmar?
Burmese is listed for Myanmar in this database.