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Union of Myanmar
Myanmar long form (Union of Myanmar).png
Pyidaunzu Myăma Nainngandaw
FlagState seal
Anthem: Kaba Ma Kyei
Location of Burma (green) in ASEAN dark grey
Location of Burma (green) in ASEANdark grey
CapitalNaypyidaw
19°45′N96°6′E / 19.75°N 96.1°E / 19.75; 96.1
Largest cityYangon (Rangoon)
Official language(s)Burmese
Recognised regional languagesJingpho, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan
Official scriptsBurmese script
DemonymBurmese/Myanma
GovernmentPresidential republic, military dictatorship
 - PresidentThein Sein
 - Vice PresidentTin Aung Myint Oo
Sai Mauk Kham
LegislaturePyidaungsu Hluttaw
 - Upper HouseAmyotha Hluttaw
 - Lower HousePyithu Hluttaw
Formation
 - Pagan Dynasty23 December 849 
 - Toungoo Dynasty16 October 1510 
 - Konbaung Dynasty21 March 1752 
 - Independence4 January 1948 (from United Kingdom) 
 - coup d'état2 March 1962 
Area
 - Total676,578 km2 (40th)
261,227 sq mi 
 - Water (%)3.06
Population
 - 2009 estimate55,400,000[1] (24th)
 - 1983 census33,234,000 (3) 
 - Density73.9/km2 (119th)
191.5/sq mi
GDP (PPP)2009 estimate
 - Total$71.772 billion[2] 
 - Per capita$1,197[2] 
GDP (nominal)2009 estimate
 - Total$34.262 billion[2] 
 - Per capita$571[2] 
HDI (2010)decrease 0.451[3] (low) (132nd)
Currencykyat (K) (mmK)
Time zoneMST(UTC+6:30)
Drives on theright[4]
Internet TLD.mm
Calling code95
1Some governments recognise Rangoon as the national capital.[5]

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 12, 2011

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