Capital: Naypyidaw
Population
Total Population:
54,500,091
Natural Increase:
0.7%
Density:
82 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
32.5%
Ethnic Origins:
The population is comprised of over 135 native tribes and sub-tribes. The majority Burman (Bamar) ethnic group makes up about 70% of the population and dominates the military and Government. The minority ethnic groups include the Shans, Karens, Kachins, Rakhines and Chins. Indians and Chinese are also present in Myanmar. (
Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar)
Official Language:
Burmese
Other Languages Spoken:
Arakanese, Chinese, Jingpho, Kado, Karen, Kayan, Palaung, Parauk, Shan, Wa, and many others
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Buddhism (89%), Christianity (4%), Islam (4%), Hinduism (1%), Others 2%.
Literacy Rate:
89.9%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Rangoon
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
Country Overview
Area:
676,590 km²
Type of State:
Union. Military junta.
Type of Economy:
Variable-income, mixed economy based on resources and services..
Myanmar's economy is in deep recession due to political instability and conflict, which has a severe impact on production and trade.
HDI*:
0.609/1
HDI (World Rank):
149/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Myanmar, dial 00
To call Myanmar, dial +95
Internet Suffix:
.mm
Households with a computer:
3.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
1.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
58.5 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
76.8% of the Population
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