The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a Buddhist country located in the western part of Southeast Asia with a population of about 50 million. It borders Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand, with a border of 1,338 km with India, 2,204 km with China and 2,107 km with Thailand. The country covers 936km from east to west and 2,051km from north to south, and has an area of ​​about 680,000 km², which is about 1.8 times that of Japan.

According to the government, 135 ethnic groups live in Myanmar, and the main ethnic groups are Bamar, Kachin, Kaya, Karen, Chin, Mon, and Lakain. The Shan people are mentioned, but it is said that the Burmese people make up about 70% of the ethnic composition.

The capital was relocated in 2006 and is located about 320km north of Yangon, almost in the center of the country, but the economic center is the former capital, Yangon.