| Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | 21.91620 N, 95.95600 E |
| Map of Myanmar |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 676,578 km² |
| Coastline | 1200 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Bangladesh
Laos Cambodia Vietnam Macao Singapore Taiwan Brunei Mongolia Philippines Kyrgyzstan Indonesia Maldives Cocos (Keeling) Islands Oman |
| Time Zone | MMT (UTC +6:30) |
| Population | 53.9 million (2015) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | January 4th, 1948 |
| President of Myanmar | Htin Kyaw |
| 1st Vice President of Myanmar | Myint Swe |
| 2nd Vice President of Myanmar | Henry Van Thio |
| National Anthem | Kaba Ma Kyei |
| National Animal | Green Peafowl (Daung) |
| National Bird | Grey Peacock-Pheasant |
| National Flower | Padauk
Thazin Orchid Ingyin |
| National Dance | Burmese Dance |
| National Dish | Mohinga
Laphet Thoke |
| National Instrument | Saung
Hne |
| National Poet | Min Thu Wun |
| National Sport | Chinlone |
| National Language | Burmese |
| Seasons in Myanmar | Rainy Season
Summer Season Winter Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Myanmar | Military Awards – Aung San Thiriya
Civilian Awards – Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha, Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha Literature Awards – Myanmar National Literature Award, Myanmar National Literature Award for Collected Short Stories, Myanmar National Literature Award for Translation, Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award, Sarpay Beilman Manuscript Awards, Sayawun Tin Shwe Award, Thuta Swesone Literary Award Cinema Award – Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards |
| Religion in Myanmar | Buddhism (87.9%)
Christian (6.2%) Islam (4.3%) Hindu (0.5%) Tribal Religions (0.8%) Other (0.2%) No Religion (0.1%) |
| Average Marriage age in Myanmar | 24.0 years for men and 20.5 years for women |
| Capital | Naypyidaw (190 45’N 9606’E) |
| Number of States | 7 States
Chin State Kachin State Kayah State Kayin State Mon State Rakhine State Shan State |
| Largest State in Myanmar | Shan State |
| Smallest State in Myanmar | Kayah State |
| Number of Region | 7 Regions
Ayeyarwady Region Bago Region Magway Region Mandalay Region Sagaing Region Tanintharyi Region Yangon Region |
| Largest Region in Myanmar | Yangon Region |
| Smallest Region in Myanmar | Tanintharyi Region |
| Union Territory | Naypyidaw Union Territory |
| Number of Cities | 12 |
| Largest City in Myanmar | Yangon |
| Smallest City in Myanmar | Sittwe |
| Literacy rate | 95.2% (males)
91.2% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic
Presidential System Parliamentary System Unitary State Parliamentary Republic Constitutional Republic |
| GDP | PPP – $334.856 billion (2017)
Nominal – $72.368 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $6,360 (2017) |
| Currency | Kyat (K) (MMK) |
| Calling Code | +95 |
| Internet TLD | .mm |
| ISO 3166 code | MM |
| Festivals of Myanmar | Ananda Temple Festival
Moe Byae Festival Mahamuni Ceremonies Pindaya Cave Festival Kakku Festival Shwedagon Pagoda Festival Thingyan (Water) Festival Popa Ceremony Kason Sacred Bo Tree Watering Ceremony Taungbyone Ceremony Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival Manuha Pagoda Festival & Holy Man Festival Thidingyut Festival |
| Historic Monuments | Dhamma Dana
Mingun Mandalay Amarapura Sagaing Inwa Mrauk-U Yangon Bago Tagaung Bagan Thaton Sri Ksetra Halin Beikthano |
| Protected Areas in Myanmar | 9 National Parks
25 Wildlife Sanctuaries & Reserves 1 Botanical Gardens |
| Longest River in Myanmar | Ayeyarwady River |
| Longest Bridge in Myanmar | Pakokku Bridge |
| Longest Railway Station | Yangon Central Railway Station |
| Longest Beach in Myanmar | Ngwe Saung Beach |
| Largest Lake | Indawgyi Lake |
| Highest Mountain in Myanmar | Hkakabo Razi |
| Biggest Dam | Shweli Dam |
| Richest person of Myanmar | Tay Za |
| Best places to visit in Myanmar | Bagan
Yangon Kalaw Mandalay Kyaiktiyo Inle Lake Ngapali Pindaya Hsipaw Hpa-an Mawlamyine Mergui Ngwe Saung Naypyidaw Mrauk U |
| Official Website | http://www.president-office.gov.mm/en/ |
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