Myanmar (Burma)

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Myanmar (Burma). It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
Asia · South-eastern Asia
Capital
Naypyidaw
Coordinates of the capital
19.76° N, 96.08° E
Area
676,578 km²
Official languages
Burmese
Currency
Myanmar Kyat
Access to the sea
Yes
ISO code
MM

On the map

Naypyidaw

This country is located in Asia, in the region "South-eastern Asia". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.

Its capital is Naypyidaw. Its area is about 676,578 km². By area, this country ranks 39 out of 193 in the world and 10 out of 46 in Asia. Official language: Burmese. Currency: Myanmar Kyat.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Beijing (China), New Delhi (India), Vientiane (Laos), Bangkok (Thailand).

Neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

Myanmar (Burma): what is the capital?
Its capital is Naypyidaw.
Myanmar (Burma): which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.
Myanmar (Burma): what are the official languages?
Official language: Burmese.
Myanmar (Burma): what is the currency?
Currency: Myanmar Kyat.
Myanmar (Burma): what is the area?
Its area is about 676,578 km². By area, this country ranks 39 out of 193 in the world and 10 out of 46 in Asia.

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