Land area: 253,954 sq mi (657,741 sq km); total area: 261,969 q mi (678,500 sq km)
Population (2014 est.): 55,746,253 (growth rate: 1.03%); birth rate: +977 14511001; infant mortality rate: +977 14511001; life expectancy: 65.24; density per sq km: 72
Capital and largest city (2011 est.): Rangoon, 4.457 million
Other large cities: Mandalay, 1.063 million; Nay Pyi Taw 1.06 million
Monetary unit: Kyat
National name: Pyidaungsu Myanmar Naingngandau
Current government officials
Languages: Burmese, minority languages
Ethnicity/race: Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Rakhine 4%, Chinese 3%, Mon 2%, Indian 2%, other 5%
Religions: Buddhist 89%, Christian 4% (Baptist 3%, Roman Catholic 1%), Islam 4%, Animist 1%, other 2%
Literacy rate: 92.7% (2011 est.)
currency : Myanmar currency is called the Kyat. There are no coins only notes ranging from 1 to 10,000 Kyats. Cash is still widely used however, credit cards are becoming popular in larger centers. It is recommended to carry a small amount of US Dollars. Euros and Singapore dollars can also be changed at banks and official money changers. No other foreign currencies are accepted.
Myanmar visa: Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
To enter Burma, you must have a valid passport with at least six months remaining validity and a valid visa. You should apply for your visa at a Burmese embassy or consulate abroad before you arrive in Burma.