Rahim Tabet | Februari 12, 2016 |
Asia
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Myanmar
Myanmar (Burma, Burmese: Myanma, မြန်မာ) is a country in Asia which borders with Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand. Myanmar since 1947 independence from the United Kingdom. The capital of Naypyidaw Myanmar. A number of major cities in Myanmar: Yangon (Rangoon), Mandalay, Bago and Pathein.
Travel and Tours to Myanmar
Myanmar is known as a religious and poor country. A large part of the population lives below the poverty line. The main source of income for the population is agriculture (rice. Corn and sugar cane). The most followed religion in Myanmar is Buddhism. You see in the country than many Buddhist temples, palaces and statues. The landscape is characterized by forests, mountain areas and forests. In Myanmar are also many species of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, rhinos, tigers and monkeys. In addition, Myanmar is known for its many poisonous snakes and many species of butterflies. Myanmar is also known as a country with a strict dictatorship. This has led in recent years to many protests and escalations, including heavy casualties. Next was Myanmar in 2008 world since Cyclone Nargis swept across the country and claimed at least 77,000 lives.
Official Name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Continent: Asia
Surface: 676 578 km²
Capital: Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw)
Population: 60.28 million inhabitants (2010)
Form of government: Republic (military dictatorship)
Highest point: 5881 m (Hkakabo Razi)
Distance (Amsterdam - Naypyidaw): 8,173 km
Flight Duration: about 12 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in Myanmar.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, November and December are the best months to travel to Myanmar. This avoids the lagdurige rainy season and the sweltering summer months.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Myanmar. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Myanmar has a tropical climate. The climate of Myanmar can be best distributed in three categories:
- The rainy season
From July to September, temperatures around 25 degrees. In the mountains slightly cooler. There will be heavy rain in this period.
- The cool season (best travel season)
From October to February temperatures are around 25 degrees. In the mountains slightly cooler
- The hot season
From March to May the temperatures are around 30 to 45 degrees. In the mountains slightly cooler.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Myanmar visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Myanmar visit Climate Info.
Language
Burmese is the official language in Myanmar. In addition, there are much English spoken.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Myanmar.
A visa is required. You can apply online through the official website evisa.moip.gov.mm (credit card) or by Visa Myanmar (iDeal / transfer). This visa is valid for 90 days, which you can stay 28 days in Myanmar. For longer duration, you must personally apply for a visa at the Myanmar consulate in Belgium.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Myanmar Embassy: CLICK HERE
US Myanmar Consulate: CLICK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Myanmar, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Myanmar (excl Mandalay and Yangon (Rangoon)) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Myanmar is paid by the Myanmar kyat (MMK).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
In Myanmar are no ATMs.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Myanmar 4.5 hours later.
During our winter season is in Myanmar 5.5 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Myanmar visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Myanmar you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Myanmar.
Electricity
In Myanmar, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Myanmar can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 199
- Fire: 199
- Ambulance: 199
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Myanmar available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Myanmar visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Myanmar to end .mm.
Official website of Myanmar tourismmyanmar.org.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Myanmar is 0095 or +95.
Want to call from Myanmar to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Myanmar.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Myanmar.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Myanmar.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Myanmar.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Myanmar available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Myanmar? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Myanmar, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Burma?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Myanmar earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Myanmar can be found on Protected Planet.
Myanma is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Myanmar.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.7.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Myanmar has changed in 2005 capital (from Rangoon to Naypyidaw)?
... Myanmar regularly has to deal with natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes?
... Tea is the most consumed beverage in Myanmar?
... In Myanmar, many valuable minerals are found, such as gold, silver and copper?
... More than 85% of the population has Buddhism as religion?
Myanmar is known as a religious and poor country. A large part of the population lives below the poverty line. The main source of income for the population is agriculture (rice. Corn and sugar cane). The most followed religion in Myanmar is Buddhism. You see in the country than many Buddhist temples, palaces and statues. The landscape is characterized by forests, mountain areas and forests. In Myanmar are also many species of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, rhinos, tigers and monkeys. In addition, Myanmar is known for its many poisonous snakes and many species of butterflies. Myanmar is also known as a country with a strict dictatorship. This has led in recent years to many protests and escalations, including heavy casualties. Next was Myanmar in 2008 world since Cyclone Nargis swept across the country and claimed at least 77,000 lives.
Official Name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Continent: Asia
Surface: 676 578 km²
Capital: Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw)
Population: 60.28 million inhabitants (2010)
Form of government: Republic (military dictatorship)
Highest point: 5881 m (Hkakabo Razi)
Distance (Amsterdam - Naypyidaw): 8,173 km
Flight Duration: about 12 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in Myanmar.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, November and December are the best months to travel to Myanmar. This avoids the lagdurige rainy season and the sweltering summer months.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Myanmar. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Myanmar has a tropical climate. The climate of Myanmar can be best distributed in three categories:
- The rainy season
From July to September, temperatures around 25 degrees. In the mountains slightly cooler. There will be heavy rain in this period.
- The cool season (best travel season)
From October to February temperatures are around 25 degrees. In the mountains slightly cooler
- The hot season
From March to May the temperatures are around 30 to 45 degrees. In the mountains slightly cooler.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Myanmar visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Myanmar visit Climate Info.
Language
Burmese is the official language in Myanmar. In addition, there are much English spoken.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Myanmar.
A visa is required. You can apply online through the official website evisa.moip.gov.mm (credit card) or by Visa Myanmar (iDeal / transfer). This visa is valid for 90 days, which you can stay 28 days in Myanmar. For longer duration, you must personally apply for a visa at the Myanmar consulate in Belgium.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Myanmar Embassy: CLICK HERE
US Myanmar Consulate: CLICK HERE
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Myanmar, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Myanmar (excl Mandalay and Yangon (Rangoon)) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Myanmar is paid by the Myanmar kyat (MMK).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
In Myanmar are no ATMs.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Myanmar 4.5 hours later.
During our winter season is in Myanmar 5.5 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Myanmar visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Myanmar you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Myanmar.
Electricity
In Myanmar, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Myanmar can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 199
- Fire: 199
- Ambulance: 199
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Myanmar available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Myanmar visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Myanmar to end .mm.
Official website of Myanmar tourismmyanmar.org.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Myanmar is 0095 or +95.
Want to call from Myanmar to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Myanmar.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Myanmar.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Myanmar.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Myanmar.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Myanmar available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Myanmar? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Myanmar, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Burma?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Myanmar earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Myanmar can be found on Protected Planet.
Myanma is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Myanmar.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.7.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Myanmar has changed in 2005 capital (from Rangoon to Naypyidaw)?
... Myanmar regularly has to deal with natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes?
... Tea is the most consumed beverage in Myanmar?
... In Myanmar, many valuable minerals are found, such as gold, silver and copper?
... More than 85% of the population has Buddhism as religion?
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