World Context: Myanmar

Source and mapping status

This page maps the site registry entry “Myanmar” to the supplied dataset entity “Burma (Myanmar).” Mapping status: alias-name. The source is a frozen 2025 snapshot; dates embedded in individual fields remain controlling.

• Source entity count: 1.
• Selected public fields present: 19.
• Independent corroboration in this page: none.

Place and environment

Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand Area: total : 676,578 sq km; land: 653,508 sq km; water: 23,070 sq km Climate: tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April) Terrain: central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands Natural hazards: destructive earthquakes and cyclones; flooding and landslides common during rainy season (June to September); periodic droughts Environmental issues: deforestation; industrial pollution of air, soil, and water; inadequate sanitation and water treatment; rapid depletion of the country's natural resources

Population, settlement, and language context

Population: total: 57,931,718 (2025 est.); male: 28,591,467; female: 29,340,251 Population distribution: population concentrated along coastal areas and in general proximity to the shores of the Irrawaddy River; the extreme north is relatively underpopulated Urbanization: urban population: 32.1% of total population (2023); rate of urbanization: 1.85% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.) Languages: Burmese (official)

Public and legal context

Capital: name: Rangoon (aka Yangon, continues to be recognized as the primary Burmese capital by the US Government); Nay Pyi Taw is the administrative capital; geographic coordinates: 16 48 N, 96 10 E; time difference: UTC+6.5 (11.5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); etymology: Rangoon/Yangon derives from the Burmese words yan and koun , commonly translated as "end of strife"; Nay Pyi Taw translates as "abode of kings" Government type: military regime Legal system: mixed legal system of English common law (as introduced in codifications designed for colonial India) and customary law

Economy and connectivity context

Economic overview: slowly recovering Southeast Asian economy; household incomes weaken domestic consumption; growing trade deficit; declining employment; high inflation and reduced currency power; agriculture sector remains most stable Industries: agricultural processing; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; cement, construction materials; pharmaceuticals; fertilizer; oil and natural gas; garments; jade and gems Electricity access: electrification - total population: 73.7% (2022 est.); electrification - urban areas: 93.9%; electrification - rural areas: 62.8% Internet users: percent of population: 59% (2023 est.) Airports: 74 (2025) Ports: total ports: 7 (2024); large: 0; medium: 0; small: 5; very small: 2; ports with oil terminals: 3; key ports: Bassein, Mergui, Moulmein Harbor, Rangoon, Sittwe

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