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Google Maps, detailed facts of Burma (ISO: MM) and the capital city, Rangoon. This page enables you to explore Burma and its land boundaries in total: 6,522 km. You may also view the border countries of Burma (total: 5, Bangladesh 271 km, China 2,129 km, India 1,468 km, Laos 238 km, Thailand 2,416 km with its area of total: 676,578 sq km; land: 653,508 sq km, water: 23,070 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Burma Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Burma including Rangoon, the capital city of Burma |
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| Name of the country: | Burma | Capital city: | Rangoon |
| Geographical coordinates of Burma: | 22 00 N, 98 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Rangoon: | 16 48 N 96 09 E |
| Location of Burma: | Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand | Continent / area: | Southeast Asia |
| The area of Burma: | total: 676,578 sq km; land: 653,508 sq km, water: 23,070 sq km | Area comparative of Burma: | slightly smaller than Texas |
| The elevation data of Burma: | mean elevation: 702 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Andaman Sea/Bay of Bengal 0 m, highest point: Gamlang Razi 5,870 m | The climate of Burma: | 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) |
| Land use of Burma: | agricultural land: 19.2%; arable land 16.5%; permanent crops 2.2%; permanent pasture 0.5%; forest: 48.2%; other: 32.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 22,950 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Burma: | strategic location near major Indian Ocean shipping lanes; the north-south flowing Irrawaddy River is the country’s largest and most important commercial waterway | The terrain of Burma: | central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands |
| Land boundaries of Burma: | total: 6,522 km | Borders countries of Burma: | Bangladesh 271 km, China 2,129 km, India 1,468 km, Laos 238 km, Thailand 2,416 km |
| Maritime claims of Burma: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles or to the edge of the continental margin | ||
Fast Facts about Burma
Are you traveling to Burma? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Southeast Asia, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand.
Did you know that the legal system of Burma is a mixed legal system of English common law (as introduced in codifications designed for colonial India) and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Burma, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 34,377 km (including 358 km of expressways) (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: RANGOON (Yangon) (capital) 4.802 million; Mandalay 1.167 million; Nay Pyi Taw 1.03 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 34.1% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Burma: 56,890,418 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Burmese (official language). Note: minority ethnic groups have their own languages. These days, Burma has to face a net migration rate of -0.3 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Burma nowadays; Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Rakhine 4%, Chinese 3%, Indian 2%, Mon 2%, other 5%.
The right to vote in Burma can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: both parents must be citizens of Burma. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: none. Note: an applicant for naturalization must be the child or spouse of a citizen.
In case if you plan to visit Burma for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Burma are: Independence Day, 4 January (1948); Union Day, 12 February (1947).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Burma, these are the most likely dangers you might face: destructive earthquakes and cyclones; flooding and landslides common during rainy season (June to September); periodic droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Rangoon and/or Burma?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Burma, the population has to face a death rate of 7.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Burma
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Burma. Here they are: Burmese (official language). Note: minority ethnic groups have their own languages.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .mm
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; 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).
Its capital city is Rangoon, where the local time zone is UTC+6.5, which is 11.5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Rangoon: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Burma; mean elevation: 702 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Andaman Sea/Bay of Bengal 0 m, highest point: Gamlang Razi 5,870 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,930 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 6,522 km.
Current environmental issues in Burma; deforestation; industrial pollution of air, soil, and water; inadequate sanitation and water treatment contribute to disease.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: destructive earthquakes and cyclones; flooding and landslides common during rainy season (June to September); periodic droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 64 (2013) airports and 11 (2013) heliports in Burma all together with 12,800 km (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 34,377 km (including 358 km of expressways) (2010).
Background of Burma
Like every nation, Burma also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Various ethnic Burmese and ethnic minority city-states or kingdoms occupied the present borders through the 19th century. Over a period of 62 years (1824-1886), Britain conquered Burma and incorporated the country into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; in 1948, Burma attained independence from the British Commonwealth. Gen. NE WIN dominated the government from 1962 to 1988, first as military ruler, then as self-appointed president, and later as political kingpin. In response to widespread civil unrest, NE WIN resigned in 1988, but within months the military crushed student-led protests and took power.Multiparty legislative elections in 1990 resulted in the main opposition party – the National League for Democracy (NLD) – winning a landslide victory. Instead of handing over power, the junta placed NLD leader (and 1991 Nobel Peace Prize recipient) AUNG SAN SUU KYI under house arrest from 1989 to 1995, 2000 to 2002, and from May 2003 to November 2010. In late September 2007, the ruling junta brutally suppressed protests over increased fuel prices led by prodemocracy activists and Buddhist monks, killing an unknown number of people and arresting thousands for participating in the demonstrations. In early May 2008, Burma was struck by Cyclone Nargis, which left over 138,000 dead and tens of thousands injured and homeless. Despite this tragedy, the junta proceeded with its May constitutional referendum, the first vote in Burma since 1990. Legislative elections held in November 2010, which the NLD boycotted and were considered flawed by many in the international community, saw the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party garner over 75% of the contested seats.The national legislature convened in January 2011 and selected former Prime Minister THEIN SEIN as president. Although the vast majority of national-level appointees named by THEIN SEIN were former or current military officers, the government initiated a series of political and economic reforms leading to a substantial opening of the long-isolated country. These reforms included releasing hundreds of political prisoners, signing a nationwide cease-fire with several of the country’s ethnic armed groups, pursuing legal reform, and gradually reducing restrictions on freedom of the press, association, and civil society. At least due in part to these reforms, AUNG SAN SUU KYI was elected to the national legislature in April 2012 and became chair of the Committee for Rule of Law and Tranquility. Burma served as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2014. In a flawed but largely credible national legislative election in November 2015 featuring more than 90 political parties, the NLD again won a landslide victory. Using its overwhelming majority in both houses of parliament, the NLD elected HTIN KYAW, AUNG SAN SUU KYI’s confidant and long-time NLD supporter, as president. Burma’s first credibly elected civilian government after more than five decades of military dictatorship was sworn into office on 30 March 2016. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
