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Myanmar

History

Pagan era appears in Myanmar's historical record.
Taungoo era appears in Myanmar's historical record.
Konbaung era appears in Myanmar's historical record.
British Burma appears in Myanmar's historical record.
Myanmar became independent from the United Kingdom, marking a key step in modern statehood.
1962 coup d'état appears in Myanmar's historical record.
1988 coup d'état appears in Myanmar's historical record.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Myanmar.
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CapitalNaypyidaw
Population51.3M
Area676,578 km2
CurrencyBurmese kyat

Short facts

RegionSoutheast Asia / Indochina
LanguageBurmese
Time zoneMMT (UTC+6:30)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Bagan: Plain of 3,000 ancient pagodas stretching to the horizon, one of Asia's great sights.
  • Inle Lake: Stilted villages and leg-rowing fishermen on a serene highland lake.
  • Shwedagon Pagoda: Gold-plated stupa in Yangon revered as the holiest Buddhist site in Myanmar.

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Planning questions

What is Myanmar known for?Bagan, Inle Lake, Shwedagon Pagoda.
What is the capital?Naypyidaw.
Which language is useful?Burmese.
When is the national day?4 January.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Food & drink

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Known for

BaganInle LakeShwedagon PagodaNaypyidawStreet foodTea
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