🇲🇲 Myanmar

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

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Basic Information

Capital
Naypyidaw
Region
Asia / South-Eastern Asia
Population
55,148,849
Area
676,579 km²
Currencies
Burmese kyat (Ks)
Languages
Burmese

About country

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a nation in Southeast Asia with a complex history of kingdoms and empires. Its geography is diverse, ranging from mountainous regions to fertile river valleys, particularly the Irrawaddy River basin. Early civilizations included the Pyu city-states and Mon kingdoms, with the Bamar people establishing the Pagan Kingdom in the 11th century. The country experienced periods of unification and fragmentation, including a significant empire under the Taungoo dynasty. Today, Myanmar's economy relies heavily on agriculture, with rice being a major crop, alongside emerging industries like tourism and natural gas.

Political Information

System of Government
Unitary parliamentary republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
MM
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
MMR
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Additional Flags & Symbols

Hanthawaddy kingdom
Hanthawaddy kingdom
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Kingdom of Martabam-hongsawatoi
Kingdom of Martabam-hongsawatoi
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Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma
Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma
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State of Burma
State of Burma
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Toungoo dynasty
Toungoo dynasty
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Union of Burma
Union of Burma
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Union of Burma (1948–1962)
Union of Burma (1948–1962)
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Chin State
Chin State
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Kachin State
Kachin State
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Kokang
Kokang
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Mandalay Region
Mandalay Region
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Mon State
Mon State
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Sagaing Region
Sagaing Region
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Shan State
Shan State
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Special Region No. 1
Special Region No. 1
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