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

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Myanmar

Fruit drinks are plentiful and delicious. Sometimes they are mixed with salt and served in plastic bags.

SHORT INFORMATION

Health in Burma

The general state of health care in Burma is poor. The military government spends anywhere from 0.5% to 3% of the country's GDP on health care, consistently ranking among the lowest in the world.