The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Myanmar’s Bagan has 3,595 recorded monuments and was the capital of a regional empire from the 11th to 13th centuries.

Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda is believed to hold sacred Buddhist relics, and its golden spire is set with thousands of gemstones.

Mohinga is a popular Myanmar dish of rice noodles in a fragrant fish broth, often topped with boiled eggs, herbs and crispy fritters.

Myanmar’s location between China, India and the Indian Ocean makes it an important trade link between South and Southeast Asia.

Myanmar’s Mogok region has supplied many of the world’s finest rubies for centuries, especially stones prized for their vivid red color.

Lahpet thoke is a traditional Myanmar salad made from fermented tea leaves mixed with crunchy ingredients such as peanuts and sesame seeds.

Chinlone is a traditional Myanmar sport in which players form a circle and keep a woven rattan ball airborne without using their hands.

Myanmar’s Inle Lake is known for Intha fishers who row with one leg and for its floating vegetable gardens.

Myanmar is known for thanaka, a traditional paste made from ground tree bark and water and applied to the face as a cosmetic.

Myanmar’s longyi is a traditional wraparound garment worn by both men and women in different styles and patterns.

Myanmar’s Thingyan water festival celebrates the traditional New Year and was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2024.

Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River runs about 2,170 kilometers to the Andaman Sea and supports critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.