Myanmar - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Area in Km²

676,577

Population

50,495,672 population

Capital

Naypyidaw

Religion

90% Buddhist; 4% Christian, 4% Muslim. 2% Other

Government

Presidential republic

Language

Official language

Burmese

Languages spoken

English, Mandarin

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+6

Currency

Currency

Burmese kyat

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Low criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed - capital punishment

Theft & Scams

Low

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+95

Internet availability

Medium

Electricity

V

230

Hz

50