The culture of Myanmar has been heavily influenced by Buddhism. Its neighbours, including India, Thailand, and China have made major contributions to Burmese culture.

In language, the Burmese are very age-oriented. Elders are spoken to in a different and more respectable manner and a special vocabulary exists for speaking to monks.

Myanmar is a predominantly Theravada Buddhist country. Buddhism reached Myanmar around the beginning of the Christian era, mingling with Hinduism (also imported from India) and indigenous animism. The Pyu and Mon kingdoms of the first millennium were Buddhist, but the early Bamar peoples were animists. There are no totally reliable demographic statistics form Myanmar, but the following is one estimate of the religious composition of the country: Buddhists: 87% , Animists: 5% , Christians: 4.5% , Muslims: 4% , Hindus: 1.5%.

Most of the people think that Myanmar is a very dangerous country because multi media do not broadcast & telecast except governmental news. But simple people live in this country. Myanmar is a country where Theravada Buddhism and have particular culture.

Bagan-Buddhism ancient town, Yangon-Colonial styles influences city, Pagodas-you can see everywhere, Places-attractive sight seeing point, there are in Myanmar.

Everybody usually ask any danger in the country. Do you believe, Myanmar is the safest country in Asia for travelers? Really! Need not to tell you, you can travel safer than America & Europe.

Myanmar is rich in natural heritage and traditional cultures. Ascending from one generation to another, the left artefacts are gathered and collected to prevail the historical moments of the past.

And more, we have also listed not only the archaeological museums but also the others like Gems Museum, Narcotics Museum and Bogyoke Aung San Museum. The Gems museum is where our precious treasures are displayed and auctions are arranged each and every year. Narcotics Museum displays the narcotic history of Myanmar, the regions of the poppy fields and how the people are going against it. Bogyoke Aung San Museum displays the General's remains and his house.

Major Destinations of Myanmar(Burma) are: Yangon , Mandalay ,Bagan , , Inle , Kyaikhtiyo ,Mrauk U , Ngapali Beach , Ngwe Saung Beach etc.

MYANMAR National Bird : Burmese Peacock (Polyplectron bicalcaratum or Grey Peacock-Pheasant
National Capital : Naypyidaw
Myanmar Area : Approx. 676,578n Sq Km (261,228 Sq. Mi), 0.45% of total
Ethnicity in Myanmar : Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Rakhine 4%, Chinese 3%, Mon 2%, Indian 2%, other 5%
Religions in Myanmar: Buddhist 89%, Christian 4% (Baptist 3%, Roman Catholic 1%), Islam 4%, Animist 1%, other 2%
Time Zone :
UTC+06:30 (MST)

Popular Cities in Myanmar

Rangoon

Yangon

Bagan

Thandwe

Meiktila

Taunggyi

Mandalay

Pegu