Myanmar
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Aung San Suu Kyi
political leader
She became internationally known for her pro-democracy activism and Nobel Peace Prize.
Local Delicacy
Mohinga
A rice noodle and fish soup widely considered Myanmar's national dish.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Shwedagon Pagoda
This gilded stupa in Yangon is Myanmar's most famous religious landmark.
Agriculture & Produce
Rice is Myanmar's dominant staple and the country's most extensively cultivated crop.
Mango is one of Myanmar's most important and widely recognized fruit crops, including for export.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The saung gauk Burmese harp is Myanmar's most iconic classical instrument and a national symbol.
The pattala bamboo xylophone is a key melodic instrument in Burmese classical ensembles.
The hne double-reed wind instrument leads loud ceremonial and theatrical Burmese music.
The pat waing drum circle is central to Myanmar's traditional hsaing waing ensemble.
The si and wa bell-and-clapper pair keeps time in Burmese classical and theatrical performance.