Burma

Burma Quick Facts…

Official NameUnion of Burma
Common NameBurma – /ˈbəɹ.mə/ – (aka: Myanmar)
NationalityBurmese (singular and plural) – noun, Burmese – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1948 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions7 regions, 7 states, 1 union territory
Total Population57.5 million (#27) with 32.1% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasRangoon (capital city), Mandalay
Major LanguagesBurmese (official)
Electricity Access72.4% of total population
Internet Access44% of total population
CurrencyKyats (MMK)
Real GDP (PPP)$230.3 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$4,200 (#178) – 2022 estimate
Total Area676,578 sq km / 261,228 sq mi (#42) with 3.4% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Southeastern Asia
Bordering CountriesBangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand
Bordering Water BodiesAndaman Sea, Bay of Bengal

National Anthem: “Kaba Ma Kyei” (Till the End of the World, Myanmar)