Surface: The total land area of Myanmar is 671,000 sq km.
Population: The population of Myanmar is around 52,000,000.
System of government: Myanmar is led by a military regime.
Capital: Yangon, with a population of around 4,344,100 inhabitants, is the capital(?) of Myanmar.
Religion: 89% Buddhist, 4% Christian, 4% Muslim, 3% other.
Official Language: The official language is Burmese; other local languages are also spoken.
Government: Myanmar is led by a military regime.
Climate: Myanmar experiences a tropical monsoon climate. It is hot and humid throughout the year, with temperatures cooling from late October to February.
Units of measure and electricity: Myanmar follows the Imperial system of measurement, along with local variations. The official electricity unit is 230V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Myanmar standard time is GMT + 6.5.
Currency: Kyat (1 € = 8.5 MMK).
Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Myanmar.
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| Economy |
Myanmar is one of the poorest countries in the world. The local economy is primarily dependent on agriculture, with rice being the main crop. Rice and teak make the two biggest exports, along with gemstones, metal, oilseeds, rubber and beans.
The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about $20; an average meal will cost anywhere between $3 and $10. Also, when here, remember very few places accept credit cards. The best way to get around is on bikes, rickshaws and taxis. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Bagan |
Mandalay |
Yangon |
