Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar (Burma) is a Southeast Asian nation leveraging extensive agriculture, textile manufacturing, rich cultural heritage, and renewable energy development projects.

Myanmar (Burma) Flag

Myanmar (Burma) Flag

Myanmar (Burma) Armorial

Myanmar (Burma) Armorial

Easy learning about Myanmar (Burma)

The capital city of Myanmar (Burma) is Naypyitaw, capital city of Myanmar (Burma).

Word: Pagoda

Meaning: tiered shrine

Administrative Divisions

7 regions (taing-myar), 7 states (pyi ne-myar) and 1 union territory

Where in the world is Myanmar (Burma) located?

Myanmar (Burma) is a Country in the continent of Asia.

Basic Information

Capital City: Naypyitaw, capital city of Myanmar (Burma)

Population: 54,850,648 (UN)

People from Myanmar (Burma) are called: Myanmar (Burmese)

Geography

Latitude: 21.574° N

Longitude: 95.805° E

Continental Region: Asia

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 90 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 44

Global Indices

EF EPI Position: 93 (EF EPI)

EF EPI Score: 449 (EF EPI)

EF EPI Proficiency: Very Low Proficiency (EF EPI)

Global Peace Index Rank: 151 (GPI)

Global Peace Index Score: 2.911 (GPI)

Economy

GDP per Capita: $1,502 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 166

Human Development

HDI Rank: 150 (UNDP)

HDI Value: 0.609

Mean Years of Schooling: 6.4

Expected Years of Schooling: 11.5

Life Expectancy at Birth: 66.9 Years

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: N/A

Death Penalty: Yes

Maximum Prison Sentence: 10 Years

Maximum Fine: Yes

Physical Punishment: Other

Technical Information

MapGeo Name: Myanmar

MapGeo Code: MM

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