description Myanmar Overview
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in mainland Southeast Asia with coastlines on the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River flows through its central lowlands, and the plains of Bagan hold thousands of Buddhist temples and pagodas built mainly between the 11th and 13th centuries. Mountain ranges such as the Shan Hills line its eastern frontiers. Naypyidaw is the capital, and Yangon, the largest city, is known for the Shwedagon Pagoda.
help Myanmar FAQ
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The administrative capital is Naypyidaw, a purpose-built city the military government moved the government to in 2005. Yangon remains the largest city and commercial center.
Is it Burma or Myanmar?
Both names refer to the same country. The ruling military government officially renamed it Myanmar in 1989, and international usage has varied ever since, with many governments and media continuing to use Burma.
What happened in Myanmar's 2021 coup?
On February 1, 2021, the military seized power, detaining civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi hours before a new parliament was to convene. The takeover reversed a decade of partial civilian rule and triggered widespread resistance and civil conflict.
What is Bagan and why do tourists visit it?
Bagan is an ancient plain in central Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady River where thousands of Buddhist temples and pagodas were built mainly between the 11th and 13th centuries. More than 2,000 monuments survive today, making it one of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological landscapes.
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