- Full Country Name: Union of Myanmar/Union of Burma
- Capital: Naypyidaw, although some governments recognise Yangon (Rangoon) as the national capital
- Language: Burmese (Myanmar), minority ethnic groups have their own languages.
- Currency: Kyat K (MMK) = 100 pya.
- People: Burman (Bamah). Shan, Karen and Rakhine minorities.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 54.31, Female: 58.24.
- Religion: Buddhist (89%), Christian (4%), Baptist (3%), Roman Catholic (1%), Muslim (4%), animist (1%), other (2%).
- Size (sq km): 676,578 (40th)
- Population: 50,519,000 (24th)
- Population Density per sq km: 75 (119th)
- Country Dialling Code: 95
- Internet Country Code: .mm
- Time Zone: GMT +6.5.
- Voltage Guide: 220/230 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards. Traveller's cheques are accepted.
- Business Hours: 0930-1630 Mon-Friday.
- GDP (PPP): US$93.77 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$1,691
- Personal Safety: Foreigners maybe required to keep to officially designated areas. Southern borders affected by low-level guerrilla war. Be aware that this is a military dictatorship.