Myanmar also known as Burma was isolated from the rest of the world for over 60 years while one of the longest running civil-wars was going on. Today the boarders are open to tourists again and its a fascinating destinations, untouched and less crowded than its neighbouring countries. It's a south east asian country with and as Rudyard Kipling wrote ‘It will be quite unlike any land you know about.’

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Quick facts:

Capital: Naypyitaw

Population: 56 million people

Language: Burmese

Currency: Burmese Kyat (1500kyat equals 1$)

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Myanmar is between November and February because the weather is pleasent and not too hot.  March to May is the hottest months, especially around Bagan and Mandalay.