Myanmar: flag, capital and facts
Myanmar is a country in East & Southeast Asia (Asia). Its capital is Naypyidaw. Population — 54,500,091. Area — 676,578 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Myanmar
Yellow, green, and red with one big white star.
The capital of Myanmar — Naypyidaw
Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar. Naypyidaw was built from scratch as a brand-new capital.
Facts about Myanmar
- Official name
- Republic of the Union of Myanmar
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- East & Southeast Asia
- Population
- 54,500,091
- Area
- 676,578 km²
- Currency
- MMK (Ks)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 22°, 98°
How to remember the name
The nameMyanmar used to be called Burma — same place, an older name.
Did you know?
The capital Naypyidaw was built from nothing in 2005.
Other countries of East & Southeast Asia
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