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Area |
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676,577 sqkm |
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Capital |
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Naypyitaw |
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Fomer Capital |
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Yangon ( the main gateway to Myanmar) |
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Population |
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55 million (2008) |
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Language |
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The official language is Myanmar and English
is widely understood
in big cities. |
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Religion |
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89% Buddism, 5% Christian, 3% Muslim and the
rest are hindunism
and Animists |
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Climate |
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Tropical Monsoon |
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Seasons |
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Hot season - March to May
Rainy season - June to October
Cold season - November to Feburary |
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Average Temperature |
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Ċ in hot season
Ċ in hot season
Ċ in hot season |
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Visa |
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Visas are
issued at Myanmar Embassiesor consulate in foreign
countries .Visa on arrival can also be applied on case by
case basis. |
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Airport tax |
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USD 10 for
International Departures. |
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Currency |
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Myanmar Local
currency is Kyat which comprises 100 pyas. |
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Notes: |
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1000Kyats,500Kyats,200Kyats,100Kyats,90Kyats,50kyats,45Kyats,
20Kyats,15Kyats,10Kyats,5Kyats,1Kyat. |
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Business
Hours |
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09:30 -04:30
(Government offices)
09:00 - 05:00 ( Private Companies)
10:00- 02:00 ( Banks)
Saturday & Sunday are weekend holiday.
Private firms close on Sunday. |
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Time
difference |
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6 1/2 +GMT
Bangkok Time - 30 min
Singapore Time - 1HR |
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Traveller's
cheques & Credit Cards |
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Traveller's
cheques are accepted only a few hotels. Credits are no more
accepted except some big hotels and souvenier shops. |
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Customs |
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400
Cigarettes, 100 cigars or 1/2 lb of tobaccos, 2 quarts of
alcoholic liquer,1 pint bottle of perfume allowed to be
imported. |
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Tipping |
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Tipping isn't
obligatory but is widely practised. |
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Airport taxis |
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A non-metered taxi
from Yangon international airport into twon,16 km away,
costs US$ 5 and takes 20 minutes . Some big hotels
provide airport pickups for booked guests. |
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Locat transport |
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Taxis are
available for going around. |
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Hotels & Guest
Houses |
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There are many
hotels and guest houses ranging form
charging from US S 5 a night to luxurious 5 - star hotels. |
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Food &
restaurant |
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There are two types of Myanmar Visa called
EVT(Package) and EVT(FIT) visa.
You can apply Myanmar visa at Myanmar Embassy or
consulate with prior arrangements and confirmation from us. We will
be providing a confirmation letter to the Embassy for those clients
who bought a tour from us. A copy of the letter will be send to you
by fax or e-mail. We need full name, passport numbers, nationality
and 3 Photos.
This visa can apply at every Myanmar Embassy or
consulate by submitting passport and 3 photographs! Visa fee is USD
20. It was necessary to change USD 200 in to equivalent 200 FEC
compulsorily till last Sep 2003. Now government relaves it. You
don't need to change FEC 200 on arrival at Yangon Airport. We
encourage you to apply EVT( Package ) visa.
