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Myanmar quiz

Myanmar appears in 7 quizzes: the Asia map, 5 Explorer photos, flag, capital, 6 trivia questions and outline. Bagan and Naypyidaw are among its 5 photos.

7 quizzes·Capital Naypyidaw·5 places in Explorer

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8 questions about Myanmar only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.

Myanmar at a glance

Capital	Naypyidaw
Continent	Asia
Location	Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand
Population	58 million (2025 estimate), 26th of 196
Area	676,578 km², 38th of 196
People per km²	86
Land borders	Thailand (2,416 km), China (2,129 km), India (1,468 km), Bangladesh (271 km), Laos (238 km)
Coastline	1,930 km
Highest point	Gamlang Razi, 5,870 m
Official language	Burmese
Currency	kyat
Flag colours	yellow, green, red and white
Independence	1948, from the United Kingdom
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+95
Largest cities	Naypyidaw (5.6 million), Mandalay (1.5 million)
Terrain	Central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands
Climate	Tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April)
Where the name comes from	Both "Burma" and "Myanmar" derive from the name of the majority Burman (Bamar) ethnic group, with the term myanma, or "the strong," being the group's name for itself
In our quizzes	7 packs

Of 5 land neighbours, Thailand shares the longest border with Myanmar (2,416 km) and Laos the shortest (238 km); there are also 1,930 km of coast. By area Myanmar is 38th of 196 countries, just behind Morocco and ahead of Afghanistan. Gamlang Razi rises to 5,870 m; only 16 countries reach higher.

Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated 6 November 2026.

Where it is

Myanmar on the map of Asia. In the Asia map quiz you tap it.

Places to find

5 in Explorer

Bagan, Myanmar — **Bagan**
Thousands of brick temples scattered across a misty plain.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Naypyidaw, Myanmar — **Naypyidaw**
Myanmar's purpose-built capital of empty 20-lane highways, founded in 2005.
Photo: Hybernator / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Yangon, Myanmar — **Yangon**
Myanmar's largest city, colonial buildings under the golden Shwedagon Pagoda.
Photo: Marcin Konsek / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar — **Shwedagon Pagoda**
A 99-metre golden stupa said to hold relics of four Buddhas.
Photo: Stefan Fussan / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Popa Hill, Myanmar — **Popa Hill**
A golden monastery perched on a volcanic plug, home of Myanmar's nat spirits.
Photo: Anagoria / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Questions we ask

Question	Answer
Which country's capital is Naypyidaw?	Myanmar
Which country moved its capital from Yangon to Naypyidaw?	Myanmar
Mandalay is a major city in which country?	Myanmar
Which is the main river of Myanmar?	Irrawaddy
Which lake in Myanmar is known for fishermen who row with one leg?	Inle Lake
Myanmar moved its capital from Yangon to which new city in 2005?	Naypyidaw
What was Myanmar called before 1989?	Burma
What currency does Myanmar use?	Kyat
In which country are the ruins of Bagan, with over 2,000 temples?	Myanmar

Myanmar in our quizzes

Thailand is a wrong choice for Naypyidaw and again for Myanmar's flag and outline. Thailand, Laos and Vietnam sit beside Myanmar in the flag round. Myanmar's shape is shown beside Thailand, Laos and Bangladesh. Thailand and Laos are on both lists.

Trivia asks: “Which is the main river of Myanmar?” The answer is Irrawaddy. It also asks: “Which lake in Myanmar is known for fishermen who row with one leg?” (Inle Lake). Explorer pins 5 photos in Myanmar, Bagan and Naypyidaw among them.

Every Myanmar question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.

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Questions and answers

What is the capital of Myanmar?

The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.

Which continent is Myanmar in?

Myanmar is in Asia.

What is the population of Myanmar?

About 58 million (2025 estimate).

Which countries border Myanmar?

Myanmar borders Thailand, China, India, Bangladesh and Laos.

What is the highest point in Myanmar?

Gamlang Razi, at 5,870 m.

What is the official language of Myanmar?

Burmese.