Basic facts:
Area: 676,578 square kms.
Population: 55,275,000 (2014)
Capital city: Nya Phi Taw
Language: Burmiese
Religion 89% Buddhist, 4% Christian, 4% Muslim
Highest mountain: Hkakabo Razi, 5881 meters above sea level
Biggest river: the Irrawaddy River
Currency: Kyat