Myanmar
country in Southeast Asia
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Geography
Location
Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand
Climate
tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April)
Terrain
central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands
Natural resources
petroleum, timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, marble, limestone, precious stones, natural gas, hydropower, arable land
People & Society
Religions
Buddhist 87.9%, Christian 6.2%, Muslim 4.3%, Animist 0.8%, Hindu 0.5%, other 0.2%, none 0.1% (2014 est.)
Government
Government type
military regime
Independence
4 January 1948 (from the UK)
National holiday
Independence Day, 4 January (1948); Union Day, 12 February (1947)
Legal system
mixed legal system of English common law (as introduced in codifications designed for colonial India) and customary law
Economy
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$287.559 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita
$5,300 (2024 est.)
Real GDP growth rate
-1% (2024 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
8.8% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
3.1% (2024 est.)
Exports - partners
China 32%, Thailand 16%, Japan 7%, Germany 6%, India 5% (2023)
Imports - partners
China 40%, Thailand 18%, Singapore 15%, Indonesia 4%, Malaysia 4% (2023)
Source: CIA World Factbook · public domain (US gov work, 17 USC §105) · fetched 2026-05-06
Myanmar
Summary
Myanmar is a sovereign state[1]. Myanmar draws 12,240 Wikipedia views per month (sovereign_state category, ranking #35 of 197).[2]
Key Facts
- Myanmar is identified as part of the Bamar ethnic group[3].
- Myanmar is identified as part of the Shan people ethnic group[4].
- Myanmar is identified as part of the Karen people ethnic group[5].
- Myanmar is identified as part of the Rakhine ethnic group[6].
- Myanmar is identified as part of the Chinese people ethnic group[7].
- Myanmar is identified as part of the Indians ethnic group[8].
- Myanmar received the The Economist country of the year[9].
- Myanmar was a member of United Nations[10].
- Myanmar is in the country of Myanmar[11].
- Myanmar's head of government is recorded as Min Aung Hlaing[12].
- Myanmar is on the continent of Asia[13].
- Myanmar's instance of is recorded as sovereign state[14].
- Myanmar's instance of is recorded as country[15].
- Myanmar's instance of is recorded as republic[16].
- Myanmar's head of state is recorded as Myint Swe[17].
- Myanmar's capital is recorded as Naypyidaw[18].
- Myanmar's official language is recorded as Burmese[19].
- Myanmar's currency is recorded as kyat[20].
- Myanmar's shares border with is recorded as Bangladesh[21].
- Myanmar's shares border with is recorded as People's Republic of China[22].
- Myanmar's shares border with is recorded as India[23].
- Myanmar's shares border with is recorded as Laos[24].
- Myanmar's shares border with is recorded as Thailand[25].
- Myanmar's top-level Internet domain is recorded as .mm[26].
- Myanmar's anthem is recorded as Kaba Ma Kyei[27].
Body
Geography
Myanmar is in the country of Myanmar[11]. Myanmar is on the continent of Asia[13].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include sovereign state[14], country[15], and republic[16].
Why It Matters
Myanmar draws 12,240 Wikipedia views per month (sovereign_state category, ranking #35 of 197).[2] Myanmar has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] Myanmar is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
What awards did Myanmar receive?
Honors received include The Economist country of the year[9].