Why in the news?

  • Myanmar and Thailand’s busiest trade crossing closed after the military junta pledged to throttle black markets funding armed opposition groups ahead of a disputed December election.

Myanmar

  • Capital: Naypyidaw
  • Border Countries: Bangladesh, India , China, Thailand, and Laos.
  • Bordering Waterbodies: Bay of Bengal.
  • Indian States Bordering Myanmar : Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.
  • International Groupings: Myanmar is a member of the East Asia Summit, Non-Aligned Movement, ASEAN, and BIMSTEC.
  • Major River: Irrawaddy river flow from north to south known for Irrawaddy dolphins