- Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels terrorist group.
- 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.
