Myanmar, [e] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar[f] and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in …

5 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

Jan 30, 2026 · Five years after Myanmar’s military seized power and jailed the country’s elected leaders, the United Nations says the country’s crisis has only deepened, marked by escalating violence, mass …

6 days ago · After the Myanmar military overthrew the elected government five years ago, politicians and civic leaders opposed to the junta formed a pro-democracy group that they hoped would be the …

Five years since the February 2021 military coup, the Myanmar junta’s assault on the population has decimated the country’s infrastructure, economy, civil and political life, rule of law, and ...

Jan 29, 2026 · Stay on top of Myanmar latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a country with the biggest cultural heritage in Southeast Asia. The Burmese calendar is populated with the "12 seasonal festivals", born from the religious, social, …

Dec 23, 2025 · Myanmar is going to the polls. But it’s not the people who hold the power – it’s China. 1 2 3 4...

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Administrative Map of Myanmar with international borders, state/division boundaries, the administrative capital Naypyidaw, state and division capitals, major cities, and more information about Myanmar's …