Myanmar (Burma)

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Myanmar

Officially name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Capital: Naypyidaw

Largest city: Yangon (Rangoon)

Official language: Burmese

Government: Presidential republic

SHORT INFORMATION

Naypyidaw

Naypyidaw, located near Pyinmana, officially replaced Yangon as the capital of Myanmar in November 2005. It officially goes by the acronym of NPT.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Myanmar Culture

Generally speaking, Myanmar culture (Burmese culture) means Buddhist culture, and is not identical with the modern geographical unity.