Myanmar is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 54.4M and an area of 676,578 km². Its capital is Naypyidaw, Burmese is the official language, and it is a republic. Myanmar is a member of ASEAN.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalNaypyidaw
Population54.4M
Area676,578 km²
LanguageBurmese
ReligionBuddhism
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyMyanmar Kyat
GDP/capita$1200
Independence1948
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mRainforest
Oceans / SeasIndian, Bay of Bengal
RiversMekong, Irrawaddy
Geo. linesTropic of Cancer
BordersIndia, Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureRice, Maize, Beans
MineralsJade, Gold
EnergyNatural gas, Hydropower
Memberships
ASEAN
🎯 How to identify Myanmar in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Myanmar efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of ASEAN?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Mekong river?
✅ Yes
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