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Myanmar Travel Guide
Key Facts
Area:
676,552 sq km (261,218 sq miles).
Population:
47.4 million (CIA estimate 2007).
Population density:
70.1 per sq km.
Capital:
Yangon (Rangoon). Population: 4.1 million (UN estimate 2005). Administrative capital: Nay Pyi Taw. Note: The authorities plan to move the seat of government to Pyinmana.
Government:
Union Solidarity and Development Party since 2011.
Head of state:
President Thein Sein since February 2011.
Head of government:
Prime Minister Soe Win since 2004.
Electricity:
220-230 volts AC, 50Hz.
With dense forests, abundant wildlife, friendly people, rich culture and underdeveloped coastal resorts, Myanmar (previously known as Burma) is certainly a beautiful corner of Asia. Sadly, however, an unstable political situation substantially detracts from Myanmar's credentials as an alluring tourist destination.
Would-be tourists face a difficult choice in whether to come. On the one hand, Myanmar has many attractions: thousands of pagodas, fascinating culture and ancient towns among them. Also, tourists are welcomed with open arms by locals hungry for news of the outside world, and for their economic contribution.
However, it is argued that tourism directly funds the military regime. The pro-democracy resistance figure Aung San Suu Kyi is one of many who have asked tourists to resist travelling to Myanmar for this reason. Travellers should also be aware that certain areas in Myanmar are currently out of bounds owing to the political disturbances of recent years; see our Travel Advice section for up-to-date information.
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