What is the capital city of Myanmar?

Naypyidaw
Myanmar (Burma)/Capitals

Who built Yangon?

King Alaungpaya
When King Alaungpaya (who founded the last dynasty of Myanmar kings) conquered southern Myanmar in the mid-1750s, he developed Dagon as a port and renamed it Yangon (“The End of Strife”), a name that was later transliterated as Rangoon by Arakanese interpreters accompanying the British.

Where is Mandalay situated?

Burma
Mandalay is located in the central dry zone of Burma by the Irrawaddy river at 21.98° North, 96.08° East, 80 meters (260 feet) above sea level. Its standard time zone is UTC/GMT +6:30 hours. 626 km from Yangon.

How many cities are there in Yangon?

Administrative divisions. Yangon Region consists of 4 districts and 45 townships. Of the 45, the city of Yangon now encompasses 33 townships.

Why did Myanmar change its capital from Yangon to Naypyidaw?

Yangon, also called Rangoon, was the capital from 1948 to November 6, 2005, when the country’s military rulers moved the seat of government 320 km north to Naypyidaw. The new capital is more centrally and strategically located. But no official reason has been given for the shift.

What is the old capital of Myanmar?

Yangon, also called Rangoon, was the capital from 1948 to November 6, 2005, when the country’s military rulers moved the seat of government 320 km north to Naypyidaw. The new capital is more centrally and strategically located.

Is Naypyidaw the most eccentric city in the world?

Cities don’t come more eccentric than Myanmar’s new, multi-million-dollar capital. Dusty, deserted and entirely un-photogenic, Naypyidaw may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but its post-apocalyptic streets and outlandish attractions make this one of the country’s most surreal sights.

How many people live in Naypyidaw?

Except Naypyidaw, that is, which is less bustling capital and more empty ghost town. Officially, the city’s population is around one million, but many doubt this is anywhere close to the real figure.