What is the capital of Myanmar?

The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.

What continent is Myanmar in?

Myanmar is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the population of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a population of roughly 53,708,395 people, across a land area of 676,578 km².

What language is spoken in Myanmar?

The main language of Myanmar is Burmese.

Which countries border Myanmar?

Myanmar shares a land border with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand.

Myanmar

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Myanmar is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Naypyidaw, home to roughly 53,708,395 people across 676,578 km² of land.

Where is Myanmar?

Myanmar is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, bordering Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Naypyidaw
Continent: Asia
Subregion: South-Eastern Asia
Population: 53,708,395
Land area: 676,578 km²
ISO codes: MM / MMR
Languages: Burmese
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Burmese kyat (MMK)
Calling code: +95
Internet domain: .mm

How Myanmar compares

Myanmar ranks 26th of 194 countries on this site by population and 39th by land area — roughly 0.7% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 12th of 46 by population and 10th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Myanmar: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Myanmar flag breaks down as 32.7% yellow, 31.3% red, 25.2% green and 10.8% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

Bagan's plains hold thousands of ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas rising from mist at sunrise — one of Southeast Asia's most haunting landscapes.
Inle Lake fishermen row with one leg wrapped around an oar, leaving both hands free to cast nets on the shallow water.
Thanaka paste ground from tree bark is worn on faces across Myanmar as sunscreen, skincare, and cultural adornment.
The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is gilded with gold leaf and crowned with thousands of diamonds on its stupa.
Thingyan water festival marks the Burmese New Year with citywide soaking celebrations before the Buddhist lent.

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Myanmar: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Myanmar?: The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
What continent is Myanmar in?: Myanmar is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.
What is the population of Myanmar?: Myanmar has a population of roughly 53,708,395 people, across a land area of 676,578 km².
What language is spoken in Myanmar?: The main language of Myanmar is Burmese.
Which countries border Myanmar?: Myanmar shares a land border with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand.

Practice with geography games

Studying Myanmar is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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