Myanmar
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Naypyidaw
- Population: approx. 54.5 million
- Languages: Burmese (official)
- Area: 676,578 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+6:30 (MMT)
- Currency: Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
- Flag Colors: Yellow, green, red with a large central white five-pointed star
- National Holiday: January 4 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Kaba Ma Kyei
- Neighboring Countries: Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, Thailand
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Yangon (Rangoon)
- Mandalay
- Naypyidaw
- Mawlamyine
- Bago
- Pathein
- Monywa
- Meiktila
- Sittwe
- Mergui (Myeik)
- Taunggyi
- Lashio
- Pyay
- Hpa-An
- Kalay
Top 15 Highlights
- Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon - World's oldest golden pagoda)
- Bagan Archaeological Zone (UNESCO - Ancient temple plains)
- Inle Lake (Leg-rowing fishermen & floating gardens)
- Mandalay Hill & Mandalay Royal Palace
- Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)
- Hpa-An (Saddar Cave & karst mountain landscapes)
- U Bein Bridge (Amarapura - World's longest teakwood bridge)
- Mingun Pagoda & Mingun Bell
- Ngapali Beach (Tropical coastal palm beaches)
- Kakku Pagodas (Shan State)
- Mrauk U (Ancient temple ruins of Rakhine)
- Kalaw (Hill station trekking gateway to Inle Lake)
- Pindaya Caves (Thousands of sacred Buddha statues)
- Mergui Archipelago (800 untouched tropical islands)
- Kuthodaw Pagoda ('World's Largest Book')
Climate and Nature
Myanmar features a predominantly tropical monsoon climate divided into three distinct seasons: hot (March–May), rainy (June–October), and cool dry (November–February). Geography spans Himalayan mountain peaks in the far north, dense tropical jungles, the fertile Irrawaddy river basin, and coral islands in the Andaman Sea.
Culture and Gastronomy
Burmese culture is profoundly shaped by Theravada Buddhism and the diverse heritage of over 135 ethnic groups. Gastronomy fuses Indian, Chinese, and Thai culinary influences. Signature national dishes include Mohinga (catfish noodle soup), Laphet Thoke (fermented tea leaf salad), and aromatic mild Burmese curries.
Economy
Myanmar's economy is predominantly agricultural, centered heavily on rice cultivation in its fertile river deltas. The nation possesses rich natural endowments including high-grade gemstones (notably rubies and jade), copper, natural gas reserves, and teak timber exports.
Did you know?
- People in Myanmar traditionally apply Thanaka to their skin — a natural yellowish cosmetic paste ground from tree bark that acts as sun protection.
- Intha fishermen on Inle Lake practice a unique leg-rowing style, standing on one leg at the stern while wrapping the other around an oar to keep hands free for fishing nets.
- Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay is dubbed 'the world's largest book', containing 729 marble slabs inscribed with the complete Buddhist Tripitaka canon.
- U Bein Bridge near Amarapura stretches 1.2 kilometers, holding the title as the world's oldest and longest teakwood bridge.
- The traditional cylindrical sarong known as a 'Longyi' is worn daily by both men and women across all levels of society in Myanmar.
Live footage: Discover Myanmar via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Myanmar and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Myanmar: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Myanmar: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Myanmar in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
