Myanmar: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Myanmar

Myanmar is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Naypyidaw. It covers about 676,578 km² (261,228 sq mi). The official language is Burmese. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Myanmar at a glance

Official name
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Capital
Naypyidaw
Region
South-Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area
676,578 km² (261,228 sq mi)
Official language
Burmese
Currency
Burmese kyat (Ks)
People
Burmese
Calling code
+95
Internet domain
.mm
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.

Myanmar is in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat (Ks).

The official language of Myanmar is Burmese.

Myanmar borders Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).