It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos …

Dec 19, 2025 · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

2 days ago · Myanmar's military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.

4 days ago · Fighting has caused the spread of illnesses like malaria and cholera. In a worst-case scenario, the situation could threaten regional health security, experts say.

6 days ago · Nearly five years after it seized power, Myanmar's military is moving ahead with a multi-phase general election starting on Sunday, despite conflict across the country.

Jun 27, 2025 · Myanmar is spiralling deeper into humanitarian catastrophe, the UN’s top human rights official warned on Friday, as escalating military attacks, crippling aid restrictions and …

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

Dec 27, 2024 · Latest news and insightful features on Myanmar in Burmese and English. Trusted by global media, governments, and human rights groups for unbiased coverage.

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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 …