Introduction

Myanmar: Introduction

Capital: Naypyidaw

Population

Total Population: 54,409,794

Natural Increase: 0.7%

Density: 83 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 31.1%

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: Low-income economy.
The political regime is subject to international sanctions; very sizeable drug traffic and unofficial economy.

HDI*: 0.536/1

HDI (World Rank): 148/188

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.

Telecommunication

Telephone Code:
To call from Myanmar, dial 00
To call Myanmar, dial +95

Internet Suffix: .mm

Telephone Lines: 1.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 1.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 52.36% of the Population

Foreign Trade in Figures

Foreign Trade Indicators	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Imports of Goods (million USD)	16,600	19,253	19,355	18,588	17,947
Exports of Goods (million USD)	11,000	13,879	16,704	17,997	16,692
Imports of Services (million USD)	n/a	2,863	3,373	3,584	3,421
Exports of Services (million USD)	n/a	3,756	4,421	6,459	4,332

Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest Available Data

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