ABOUT MYANMAR
Myanmar is a sovereign state in South East Asia with a population of 51 million and is bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.
About one third of Myanmar's border forms an uninterrupted coastline of 1,930 km (1,200 miles) along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
Myanmar is a country rich in jade and gems, oil, natural gas and other mineral resources.
The most popular tourist destinations include:
- Cities - Yangon and Mandalay
- Religious Sites - Mon State, Pindaya, Bago and Hpa-A
- Nature Trails - Inle Lake, Kengtung, Putao, Pyin Oo Lwin
- Ancient Cities - Bagan and Mrauk-U
- Beaches - Nabule, Ngapali, Ngwe-Saung, Mergui
