Myanmar Country Profile
Where is Myanmar (Burma)? What are best things to do? etc. This is not Wiki post about Myanmar. This is the core information exclusively for travelers planning tours to Myanmar.To this day Myanmar, one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world, is stepping out of a cheered past into a new era of hope and optimism. A country – also known as Burma – hold inside breathtaking beauty and charm only recently emerging into the modern world.
The location of Myanmar at the crossroads of Asia’s great civilizations of India and China and looking out onto the vast bay of Bengal is a guarantee for such amazing beauty await travelers.
So what can the casual visitor therefore expect upon arrival, and why should one embark on such a journey in the first place? Myanmar, one of South East Asia’s largest and most diverse countries, stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range. Myanmar can offer all the natural wonders and traditional delights of Asia in one fascinating country. Virgin jungles, snow-capped mountains and pristine beaches, combined with a rich and glorious heritage spanning more than two thousand years.
- Capital city: Naypyidaw
- Population: 53.9 million
- National language is Burmese
- Time zone: (GMT+06:30) Yangon (Rangoon)
- The country code: +95, and the internet access code is .mm.
- Cell phone: GMS technology
- International airports: in Yangon and Mandalay.
- The country is divided into: states, divisions, townships, wards and villages.
- Business Hours: usually from 9am to 5pm for private companies and 9:30-4:30 for government offices. Working days are from Monday through Friday.
- Major Credit cards: not widely accepted. Cash is always more convenient.
- National currency: Kyat (MMK)
- Electricity: 200 volts AC, 50Hz. Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
- Taxis are available everywhere. There are over 250 Buses lines running through Yangon everyday. For exclusive transport, there are car rental services.
- Domestic highway bus terminals: Aung-Yadanar and Sawbwargyi-Gone, both about 10 miles from downtown Yangon.
- Common local unit of weight: peiktha (viss), which equals to 3.6 pounds.
- Most common unit of measure: feet and inches.
Typical Climate: Myanmar has three main seasons, hot season, rainy season and cold season. Hot season is from March to May, rainy season is from June to October and cold season is from November to February. The tropical monsoon is usually cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers and less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter.
Burmese People: Myanmar is made up of 135 national races, of which the main national races are Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. There are more than 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar. Some of the Ethnic groups are listed as Akha, Palaung, Padaung, Naga, Taron, Eng and many more near extinct tribes. The religions are Buddhist, Christian and Muslim. The major language is Myanmar, but minority ethnic groups have their own languages. English is widely spoken and understood.
Neighboring Countries: Myanmar has many neighboring countries, Bangladesh is located in the West, India in the Northwest, China in the Northeast, Laos and Thailand in the East.
What type of adventures to expect in Myanmar?
Myanmar is a beautiful, captivating country home to a diverse array of ethnic groups and some unforgettable sites and landscapes. Its relatively undeveloped nature means venturing out to rural regions is a rewarding and fascinating way to gain greater insights into the country and its people.
Myanmar is an ideal place for adventure. Because wherever you go in Myanmar, whether it be cruising down the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River in style, drifting over the ancient city of Bagan by hot air balloon, or searching for that elusive tiger on the back of an elephant, there is always a feeling of exciting and challenging. The trek places stretch from mountain trekking and rafting in the far north to world class diving in the Mergui Archipelago.
Infrastructure in Burma is quite undeveloped, so you may encounter power cuts, uncomfortable road journeys or changes to your itinerary due to domestic schedules. Internet and wifi is not easily to access and sometimes result in charges in some hotels
It is essential to 'keep face' in Burma and remain patient and calm in your dealings with people. A stay in Myanmar can be a magical experience, with warm, hospitable people, stunning sights and a greater understanding of this compelling country.
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