MYANMAR HOLIDAY DESCRIPTION
Location and Area
Myanmar’s territory lies in the
Indo-China Peninsular between latitudes 09°,32’ N. and
28°,31’ N. and longitudes 92°, 10’ E. The total area of land
and inland water bodies of the country is 261,228 square
miles (676,581 sq.km.). In terms of area, Myanmar is the
largest country in mainland South-East Asia. Myanmar has
both land and sea boundaries sharing border with China about
1384 miles (2226.85 km.), with Laos about 146 miles (234.91
km.), with Thailand about 1304 miles (2098 km.), with
Bangladesh about 169 miles (271.92 km.), with India about
903 miles (1452 km.). Myanmar is bordered by Bay of Bengal
on the west, Gulf of Mataban (Moattama) and Adman Sea on the
south. The coast line from the mouth of Naaf River to
Bayintnaung Point (Victoria Point) in Kawthaung is 1385
miles (2228.47 km.).
| States and Divisions |
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Union of Myanmar consists of seven
states and divisions.
1) Kachin State
2) Kayah State
3) Kayin State
4) Chin State
5) Mon State
6) Rakhine State
7) Shan State |
8) Ayeyarwaddy Division
9) Bago Division
10) Magway Division
11) Mandalay Division
12) Sagaing Division
13) Tanintharyi Division
14) Yangon Division |
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| Capital |
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Naypyidaw City |
| Commercial Hub |
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Yangon |
| Government Offices |
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Naypyidaw City (near Pyinmana) |
| Climate |
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There are three seasons in Myanmar.
Hot season :March to May (Average
Temp: 30°-35° C )
Rainy season : June to September (Average Temp:25°-30°
C )
Cool Season : October to February (Average
Temp:20°-24° C ) |
WEATHER
| Months |
Day Temp: C |
Day Temp: F |
Hours of Sun/day |
Rainy days/ Month |
| January |
29 |
83 |
8 |
0 |
| February |
31 |
87 |
8 |
0 |
| March |
34 |
93 |
8 |
0 |
| April |
35 |
95 |
10 |
2 |
| May |
33 |
91 |
8 |
15 |
| June |
32 |
89 |
5 |
25 |
| July |
31 |
88 |
5 |
27 |
| August |
31 |
88 |
5 |
26 |
| September |
31 |
88 |
5 |
21 |
| October |
31 |
87 |
6 |
11 |
| November |
31 |
87 |
7 |
3 |
| December |
29 |
83 |
8 |
1 |
| People |
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Total population is over 52
million with about 135 ethnic races those who have
their own languages, dialects and traditional
believes and customary. |
| Language |
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Official Language is Myanmar.
English is widely spoken and understood. |
| Religion |
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Myanmar respects all religions
but 89 % of total population is Theravada Buddhists,
4% is Christians, 4 % is Muslims, 1 % is Hindus and
1 % is Animists. |
| Food |
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Myanmar cuisine represents an
intriguing blend of Mon, Indian, Bhama and Chinese
influences. The core of Myanmar meal is ‘Rice’ eaten
with main course curry dishes mostly would be fresh
vegetables, fish, chicken, prawns and mutton. Beef
and pork are of little eaten by Myanmar people. |
| Cloth |
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Myanmar is still standing in
wearing national costumes firmly. |
| Currency |
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Myanmar currency is known as ‘Kyat’
(Chat).
Three currencies are basically circulating in
Myanmar: US$, FEC & KYAT.
Myanmar currency ‘kyat’ circulates in denominations
of 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 45, 50, 90, 100, 200, 500 and
1000 notes. |
| Local Time |
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The Myanmar Standard Time (MST) is
based on 97`,30’ East longitude, is six hours and
thirty minutes ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT). |
| Electricity |
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220- 240 V, 50 Hz |
GETTING INTO MYANMAR
Available flights include Myanmar Airways International,
Thai Airways International, Silk Air, Air China, Biman
Airlines, Indian Airlines, Eva Air, Mandarin Airlines and
Malaysia Airlines.
Overland entry is permitted for Thai tourists with border
pass and for third party tourists with visa at Tachileik,
Three pagoda pass, Myawaddy and Kawthaung check points along
Myanmar-Thai border; and similarly for Chinese tourists with
border pass and third party tourists with visa at Lwe-je,
Namkham, Muse, Chinshwehaw, Kyukoke, Kwanlong, Mongla along
Myanmar-China border.
| Passport and Visa
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Valid passport with an EVT visa
(Entry Visa for Tourist) is necessary. EVT visa can
be obtained at any Myanmar Embassy, Diplomatic
Mission, Consulate General and Honorary Consulate
General Office abroad. EVT visa valid 28 days and it
can be extendable. There are two
types of tourist visa available.
Inclusive Package Visa- is
required a tour confirmation letter from an
authorized tour operator company in Yangon.
FIT Visa- can be issued without
any tour confirmation letter.
Visa on Arrival can be
requested with some extra procedures for those
countries where Myanmar Embassy or Consulate does
not exist. |
| Credit Cards |
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Credit cards and
Travelers Checks are not recommended for the time
being. |
| Airport Tax |
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Airport departure tax for international flights is
US$ 10 per person. |
| Health |
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No inoculations or vaccinations are required unless
coming from an infected area. Sufficient medicines
should be brought and medical checkup should be made
before arrival to Myanmar. International level
medical care services are also available in Myanmar. |
| Insurance |
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Insurance is highly
recommended before arrival to Myanmar. |
Customs &
Immigration |
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Valuable things
such as jewelry, camera, electronic and electrical
equipments are subjects to declare on customs
declaration form. |
HOLIDAYS, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
| January 4th |
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Independence Day |
| February 12th |
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Union Day |
| March 2nd |
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Peasant’s Day |
| March |
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Full Moon Day of Tabaung |
| March 27th |
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Armed Forces Day |
| April 13th – 17th |
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Thingyan (Water Festival & Myanmar
New Year) |
| May 1st |
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May Day (Worker Day) |
| May |
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Full moon day of Kason |
| July 19th |
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Martyrs’ day |
| October |
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Festival of Light |
| November |
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Tazaung Daing Festival and Mathoe
Robe offering
National Day |
| Dec/ Jan |
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Kayin New Year |
| December |
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Christmas Day |
Best Time to Travel: The best season for traveling to
Myanmar falls between November and February but Myanmar is a
year round destination.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun hat, sun glasses, light jacket or warm cloth, sandal
(flip-flop), light casual wear preferably cotton, small
flash light, sun protection cream or lotion, insect
repellent and extra passport photo etc.
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