Largest Cities in Myanmar

Facts about Myanmar

Official languages: Burmese
Capital: Nay Pyi Taw
Area: 678,500 km²
Population: 53.4 million residents
Population density: 78.72 residents per km²
Currency: MMK
Internet TLD: .mm
ISO codes: MM, MMR , 104
The dialing code for Burma (Myanmar) is +95

Flag of Myanmar

The current flag of Myanmar was adopted along with the new constitution in 2010 and is composed of three horizontal stripes in red, green and yellow. A relatively large white five-pointed star is placed in the center of the flag. The flag is inspired by the flag of Burma from around World War II. The yellow stripe here signifies solidarity between nations, the green the natural wealth of the country, the red the courage of the local population during numerous battles, and the white star symbolizes the hope for the unity of all nations living in the country. However, the flag is not perceived positively by everyone, the opposition of the current government considers it a symbol of attempts at the forcible assimilation of ethnic groups.

Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia on the east bank of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.  British colonial rule ended in 1948. Unrest, uprisings, political oppression and ethnic conflicts soon dominated the scene. When the National League for Democracy (NLD) won free elections in 1990, the military prevented them from taking office.

The most important branch of the economy is agriculture. Myanmar’s natural treasures include abundance of fish and teak tree forests.

Biggest Cities of Myanmar by Population

Myanmar is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is home to a population of over 51 million people and is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture and fascinating history. The largest city in Myanmar is Yangon which has a population of over 5.2 million people. This bustling metropolis serves as the country’s economic hub and features some great attractions such as the Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market and the Yangon Central Railway Station which are all worth visiting during your stay here.

The second largest city in Myanmar is Mandalay which has a population of around 1 million people. This ancient city serves as an important cultural center for the country and features some great attractions such as the Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Palace and Kuthodaw Pagoda which are all worth visiting during your stay here. Other cities worth visiting in Myanmar include Naypyidaw, Bago and Mawlamyine which all have unique attractions that make them great destinations for travelers looking for something off the beaten path.

Myanmar: Naypyidaw

The country’s capital was relocated in 2005 and is now called Naypyidaw and is a city that was artificially created rather than naturally grown. The military planned it and its area is six times the size of Berlin. A little over a million people live there. Translated, the name means “royal city”, but in reality this city is anything but royal. Tourists can hardly find their way here. It cost billions of dollars to build – no details are available.

Neighboring countries of Burma

• Bangladesh
• China
• India
• Laos
• Thailand