Myanmar Facts

Myanmar Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Myanmar Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

• Population: 57.5 million people live in Myanmar (2023)
• Capital: Yangon with 5.5 million inhabitants
• Name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar
• Government: Parliamentary republic with Military Junta (military leaders)
• National Holiday: 4 January (Independence Day)
• Language: Burmese
• Literacy: 89% of the adult population can read and write
• Religion: Buddhism (88%)
• Currency: kyat 

• National Symbols: chinthe (mythical lion), padauk (national flower/tree)
• National colours: yellow, green red and white
• History: Myanmar gained independence from British rule in 1948. The country was called Burma until the military junta changed the name to Myanmar in 1989.