PROFILE OF MYANMAR

Official Name: The Union of Myanmar (formerly known as The Union of Burma)
Capital: Rangoon
Population: 47,373,958 (July 2007 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 0.815% (2007 est.)
Current Local Time: 14.5 hrs ahead of PST. Click here to view time.
Languages: Burmese, minority ethnic groups have their own languages
Climate/Weather: Click here for 5-day forecast.
Currency: Kyat (MMK) Click here to go to currency converter.

Major exports: gas, wood products, pulses, beans, fish, rice, clothing, jade and gems
Total exports: US $5.321 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)

Major imports: fabric, petroleum products, fertilizer, plastics, machinery, transport equipment; cement, construction materials, crude oil; food products, edible oil
Total imports: US $2.284 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)

Leading markets: Thailand 48.8%, India 12.7%, China 5.2%, Japan 5.2% (2006)
Leading suppliers: China 35.1%, Thailand 22.1%, Singapore 16.4%, Malaysia 4.8% (2006)

Gross Domestic Product: US $9.6 billion (2006 est.)
GDP growth: 3% (2006 est.)

USEFUL LINKS

World Bank Country Profile:  Comprehensive information on demographics, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance.

CIA World Factbook: Basic information, covering geography, population, government, economy, etc...

U.S. Department of State - Background Note: Burma

Myanmar Information Page

Currency Converter: Contains currency information on 180 currencies in over 250 geographical locations.

Local Time: Current time in Rangoon, Myanmar

Travel Information : For U.S. citizens traveling on tourism/business.

Weather Forecast: Current and 5-day forcast for Rangoon, Myanmar.

Medical Information for Travelers: Medical resources for Americans traveling abroad.

World Health Organization information on Myanmar: Health information on Myanmar from W.H.O.

Directory of Hospitals in Myanmar: Listings of hospitals in Myanmar.

Nationmaster.com: For more information on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.

World Bank Projects in Myanmar

Transportation Profile: Information for various modes of transportation in Myanmar.

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