Travel to Myanmar

Myanmar- Land of golden pagodas

Official name: The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. In 1989, the name was changed from Burma to Myanmar. Both names are derived from the majority ethnic group, the Bamar – Myanmar being the formal, literary term, and Burma the colloquial, everyday term.
Area: 676,578 km2.
Population: 54 million.
Capital: Nay Pyi Taw (Since 2005), but the former capital, Yangon (Rangoon). The moving of capitals is in fact in line with the tradition of upheaval and renewal in Myanmar – the country has had many capitals over the years, including Mandalay, Inwa and Mrauk U.
Main cities:  Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Taunggyi, Mawlamyine, Bago, Myitkyina, Monywa.
Official language: Burmese is the official language, English is also widely used.
National Day:  4th January 1948 (The date celebrates Myanmar's Declaration of Independence from the British rule)
Main ethnic groups: Bamar/Burmese, Shan, Karen, Kachin, Chin, Mon, Han Chinese and Indian.
Culture
The culture of hospitality and openness runs deep within the people of Myanmar, oftentimes most visitors are struck by the warm welcome of the locals, they often are keen to ask questions and make friends. Myanmar people love indulging themselves in events held around the country, from big festivals to smallest activities like a game of football. 
Religion
People in Myanmar mostly practice Buddhism, which plays a big role in their public and private life. Young people spend lots of their time in monastic learning and practice as monks, nuns. Pagodas also can be found on roads, river banks, places throughout the country.
In Myanmar, Islam and Hinduism also are practiced, particularly by ethnic Indians.