Why visit
Myanmar holds Bagan's 2,000-temple plain, Inle Lake's leg-rowing fishermen, and Shwedagon's gold. The 2021 coup collapsed tourism; conventional travel is currently very limited and raises real ethical questions.
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Myanmar (Burma)
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How to use this result
Use it as a country shortlist
Myanmar (Burma) works best as a first-pass travel idea. Start with the region, season, and themes on this page, then compare flights, entry rules, safety guidance, and local transport before treating it as a real option.
Compare the capital and side trips
Use Naypyidaw as the administrative starting point, then check whether the strongest trip idea is actually the capital, a coastal area, a nature route, or another city in Myanmar (Burma).
At a glance
Location
22.0°, 98.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
676,578 km²
261,228 mi²
Country population
54.6 million
81/km²
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Burmese kyat (Ks)
MMK
Dial
+95
Language
Burmese
Demonym
Burmese
Internet
.mm
UN
Member state
ISO code
MM / MMR
Where in the world
22.0° - 98.0°
Myanmar (Burma)
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Did you know
- Myanmar switched from driving on the left to the right overnight in 1970: though most cars still have right-hand drive.
- Bagan contains the ruins of more than 2,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas built between the 9th and 13th centuries.
- Myanmar uses its own calendar year: the Burmese calendar is ~638 years ahead of the Gregorian.
Bordering Myanmar (Burma)
Traveler notes
- Bagan at sunrise is one of Asia's great sights
- Inle's stilt villages and floating gardens are unique
- Most governments advise against travel; check conditions and ethics carefully
Plan checks
- Start research with the capital Naypyidaw, then compare two or three other regions.
- Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
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Frequently asked about Myanmar (Burma)
What is the capital of Myanmar (Burma)?
Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar (Burma).
What currency does Myanmar (Burma) use?
Myanmar (Burma) uses the Burmese kyat (Ks), ISO code MMK.
What languages are spoken in Myanmar (Burma)?
The primary language is Burmese.
Is Myanmar (Burma) landlocked?
No, Myanmar (Burma) has a coastline.
What countries border Myanmar (Burma)?
Myanmar (Burma) borders Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.
What is the international calling code for Myanmar (Burma)?
The calling code is +95.
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