Formation
Jan 4, 1948
Jan 4, 1948
Naypyidaw
53.8 million (2021)
A country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. It was known as Burma until 1989. The military launched a coup in 2021 and since then the country has been engulfed by civil war.
The longyi is the traditional Burmese dress. The popular sport Chinlone is a combination of sport and dance. Lahpet Thoke, also known as tea leaf salad, is a common dish.