MYANMAR

Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, is one of the few truly original travel experiences remaining in this much-travelled world. Recognized by the world as the Golden Land, it is one of the earliest homes of mankind, where one can enjoy exclusive experiences of a life-time.

Total Area: 676,578 km2

Capital: Naypyidaw

Country Code: +95

Country Population: 51,419,420

Credit Cards: Visitors to Myanmar are recommended to use the local currency, Myanmar Kyat (MMK), for all purchases, in some places US$ will be accepted but must be clean crisp notes with no tears. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at official currency exchange centers, which are located at airports and locations around the city center. In addition to exchange centers, visitors can also obtain Myanmar Kyat at ATM machines which are becoming more common in Myanmar. As well, more and more businesses are also starting to take Visa and MasterCard.

Currency: East Caribbean dollars (XCD)

Departure Tax: Departure tax is included with your international air fare

Drives: on the Left

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 Hz

Ethnic Groups: 68% Bamar, 9% Shan, 7% Karen, 4% Rakhine, 3% Chinese, 2% Indian, 2% Mon
5% other

Location: South-East Asia (formerly Burma)

Official Language(s): Myanmar plus local dialects. English is widely spoken.

Religion: 87% Buddhist, 5% Christian, 4% Muslim.

Time Zone: GMT+6:30

Tipping:  Tipping is at your own discretion and we recommend the following: (all rates quoted in US$)