![Myanmar
Myanmar is a country located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia.
Symbols on the Flag
The three stripes of yellow, green and red symbolize solidarity, peace and tranquility, and courage and decisiveness.
[Image: Flag of Myanmar]](https://students.duke.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-13.png)
![Fast Facts
Area: 261,228 mi² (676,577 km²)
Population: 55,199,000
Capital: Nay Pyi Taw
Language: Myanmar (Burmese)
Religion: None
Currency: Myanmar kyat (K)
Geography
Myanmar is the northernmost country of Southeast Asia. It is shaped like a kite with a long tail that runs south along the Malay Peninsula.
[Image: Map of Myanmar]](https://students.duke.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-14.png)
![Famous Figures
Aung San Suu Kyi served as State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2021
In the 1980's, Nilar Win was a champion in Burmese kickboxing.
[Images: Aung San Suu Kyi; Nilar Win]
Food + Culture
Burmese curries are unique because they use dried spices in addition to fresh herbs and aromatics, and are often milder.
Thingyan is a four-day festival that ushers in the Burmese New Year.
[Images: Burmese curry dish with boiled eggs; Thingyan celebration with buckets of water]](https://students.duke.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-15.png)
Myanmar is a country located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia.
Symbols on the Flag
The three stripes of yellow, green and red symbolize solidarity, peace and tranquility, and courage and decisiveness.
Fast Facts
Area: 261,228 mi² (676,577 km²)
Population: 55,199,000
Capital: Nay Pyi Taw
Language: Myanmar (Burmese)
Religion: None
Currency: Myanmar kyat (K)
Geography
Myanmar is the northernmost country of Southeast Asia. It is shaped like a kite with a long tail that runs south along the Malay Peninsula.
Famous Figures
Aung San Suu Kyi served as State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2021.
In the 1980’s, Nilar Win was a champion in Burmese kickboxing.
Food + Culture
Burmese curries are unique because they use dried spices in addition to fresh herbs and aromatics, and are often milder.
Thingyan is a four-day festival that ushers in the Burmese New Year.