Myanmar

Myanmar spans from the Tibetan plateau to the Malay peninsula, featuring high mountains surrounding a central valley crossed by Irrawady, Sittang and Salween rivers.

The Pyu civilization emerged in the second century BCE, but Myanmar remained fragmented until the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the year 849.

The population includes 13 officially recognized ethnic groups, with the Bamar being the largest, while Buddhism shapes the daily life of 89 percent of inhabitants.

The territory contains 59 protected areas covering 42,878 square kilometers of land and 11,964 square kilometers of marine zones, including six national parks.

Myanmar produces 90 percent of the world's rubies, along with sapphires, pearls, and jade, making gemstones one of the country's primary revenue sources.

Location: မှော်ဘီမြို့နယ်

Inception: January 4, 1948

Capital city: Naypyidaw

Part of: Southeast Asia

Shares border with: Bangladesh, People's Republic of China, India, Laos, Thailand

Address: Myanmar (Burma)

Website: https://myanmar.gov.mm

GPS coordinates: 17.17505,95.99997

Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42