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Myanmar
Golden Pagodas, Gentle Monsoon Rains
Overview
A Southeast Asian nation of golden pagodas and ancient kingdoms, rich in jade and rubies, navigating a complex political landscape since the 2021 military coup.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Land Area
676,578 km²
Capital
Naypyidaw
Languages
Burmese
Currencies
Burmese kyat (Ks)
At a Glance
15
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
30
Freedom
14
Security
0
Life Expectancy
67.8 yrs
Median Age
29.5 yrs
Urbanization
32%
Cost Index
23
Housing Index
12
Healthcare Access
35/100
Climate
Average Temperature
27.0°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Shwebo 29.4°C
2 Monywa 28.8°C
3 Tharyarwady 28.7°C
4 Hinthada 28.7°C
5 Myingyan 28.7°C
Cities
Myawadi Dellok Kawthoung Kyain Seikgyi Township Tharyarwady Nay Pyi Taw Mikenaungea Martaban Thayetmyo Tamoowoug Pulei Myaydo
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Syriam Thongwa Twante Klonhtoug Tachilek Yangon Mandalay Hpa-An Mawlamyine Pathein Bago Taunggyi Meiktila Myitkyina Myeik Monywa Lashio Dawei Hinthada Pyay Thaton Pakokku Myingyan Yenangyaung Taungoo Sittwe Pyinmana Magway Chauk Mogok Nyaunglebin Mudon Shwebo Pyapon Taungdwingyi Sagaing Bogale Yamethin Kanbe Minbu Kyaiklat Kyaukse Kyaikto Kyaikkami Bhamo Wakema Myanaung Pyu Kayan Nyaungdon Mawlamyinegyunn Thanatpin Paungde Hakha Loikaw Falam Tagondaing Nyaungshwe Mawlaik Letpandan Maubin Pyin Oo Lwin
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 23
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 12
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 22.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 25.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 4/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 7/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 42 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 25
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 3.79% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 30 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 52/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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