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🇲🇲 Myanmar Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 676,578 km² and has a coastline of 2,832 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Southeast Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
676,578 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
80/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,832 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+6:30
UTC offset
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Independence
1948
established
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Climate
Tropical monsoon, dry season November–April
general type

Location and Position

Myanmar is situated in Southeast Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. The country has a coastline of 2,832 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Myanmar covers a total area of 676,578 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 54.4M across this area, the population density is 80/km². The capital city is Naypyidaw.

Climate

The climate of Myanmar is tropical monsoon, dry season november–april. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Myanmar

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India
New Delhi
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Bangladesh
Dhaka
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China
Beijing
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Laos
Vientiane
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Thailand
Bangkok

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Myanmar located?

Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, Asia. The capital city is Naypyidaw.

How large is Myanmar?

Myanmar has a total area of 676,578 km² with a population density of 80/km².

What countries border Myanmar?

Myanmar shares land borders with: India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand.

What is the climate of Myanmar?

The climate of Myanmar is Tropical monsoon, dry season November–April. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Myanmar in?

Myanmar observes UTC+6:30 timezone.

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