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Myanmar - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area: 

676,578 sq km (261,227 sq miles).

Population: 

54,363,426 (UN estimate 2016).

Population density: 

83.2 per sq km.

Capital: 

Nay Pyi Taw.

Government: 

Republic.

Head of state: 

Prime Minister Nyo Saw since 2025.

Head of government: 

Pro Tem President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing since 2021.

Electricity: 

230 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs with two round pins (European-style), three round pins (South African-style) or three square pins (British-style) are used; some hotel sockets can accept multiple types.

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