Official Name |
Republic of the Union of Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Myanmar, Burma |
| Myanmar Flag (since 2010) |  |
| Capital (since 2005) | Naypyidaw |
| Myanmar State Seal |  |
| Largest City (old capital) | Yangon (Rangoon) |
| Official Language | Burmese |
| Other Languages | Jingpho, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan |
| President | Thein Sein |
| Currency | Kyat (K) (MMK) |
| Time Zone | UTC+06:30 |
| Drives on | The right |
| Calling Code | +95 |
| Total Area | 676,578 km2 (261,227 sq. mi) |
| Population | 60,280,000 |
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Booking hotels in advance is highly recommended as Myanmar suffers from a lack of accommodation during the peak season due to high demand and inadequate supply. It is wise to book your hotel in Myanmar online.Read More
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Traveling in Myanmar is usually more expensive than other countries in South East Asia! However it is possible for any type of traveler to visit Myanmar with a little bit of planning beforehand.Read More
