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Myanmar (Burma) is geographically located in Southeast Asia, bordering Bay of Bengal and the Andaman sea to the west and south, Bangladesh and India to the north and China, Thailand, and …

Yangon or Rangoon The former capital of Myanmar (Burma) About Yangon in Myanmar Rangoon was renamed Yangon and is no longer the capital of Myanmar (Burma) but it still remains the commercial …

The second largest city in Myanmar, still considered the cultural and religious center of the country, Mandalay appears as a set of dusty roads and streets when you first set foot in it. Yet as the city's …

Situated at an altitude of 1070 meters, around 67 km east of Mandalay city, the origin of Pyin Oo Lwin goes back to the times when it was used as a British military camp in 1896. Due to its cool climate …

Festivals in Myanmar Myanmar, with its 130 or so ethnic groups, is a land of never ending festivities. You will definitely witness one or two festivals regardless of the month in which you come as there …

In spite of the fact that you will witness some hastily renovated palaces (e.g.: in Mandalay, Shwebo etc…), most of these proud structures made solely of teak (expensive hardwood) have almost …

Burmese, the official language of Myanmar (Burma), spoken by about 65% of the population is also the language of instruction. The other languages, dialects and varieties are spoken mainly by ethnic …

About Myanmar Airports The main entry point to Myanmar is Yangon International Airport. Mandalay airport has started offering interesting international connections to Thailand, Singapore and China. …

Climate in Myanmar Find the best time to visit Burma Burmese climate can be best described as tropical, with strong monsoon influences, a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall during …