Myanmar
Land of golden pagodas, ancient temples, and diverse cultures
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Quick Facts About Myanmar
Capital
Naypyidaw
Population
54 million
Language
Burmese
Currency
Kyat
Discover Myanmar
Myanmar (also known as Burma) is a Southeast Asian country where golden pagodas dot the landscape and ancient traditions thrive! The country is home to thousands of Buddhist temples and monasteries, with the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon covered in gold and towering over the city. In Bagan, over 2,000 ancient temples and stupas spread across plains create a breathtaking archaeological zone where sunrise and sunset paint the sky in brilliant colors.
Myanmar has incredible natural beauty from Inle Lake, where fishermen row with one leg and floating gardens produce vegetables, to pristine beaches along the Bay of Bengal. The country is home to over 135 distinct ethnic groups, each with unique languages, traditions, and clothing. Myanmar's culture emphasizes kindness, generosity (dana), and Buddhist principles. Burmese cuisine includes delicious mohinga (fish noodle soup), tea leaf salad, and sweet treats. Despite recent challenges, the Myanmar people maintain their warmth, spirituality, and rich cultural heritage that spans thousands of years.
Map of Myanmar
Flag of Myanmar
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Myanmar.
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✨Did You Know?
Myanmar has more Buddhist temples than any other country
Myanmar produces most of the world's finest rubies
Myanmar has over 100 distinct languages spoken
What Makes Myanmar Special?
Shwedagon Pagoda
See the golden stupa that dominates Yangon's skyline.
Bagan Temples
Explore over 2,000 ancient Buddhist temples.
Inle Lake
Watch unique leg-rowing fishermen and floating gardens.
Ethnic Diversity
Learn about 135+ distinct ethnic groups and cultures.
Buddhist Culture
Experience deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and kindness.
Cuisine
Taste mohinga noodle soup and tea leaf salad.
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