Burma

Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country located in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand, and the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, though its largest city is Yangon. Myanmar declared independence in 1948, following its history as a British colony and a brief Japanese occupation. Early civilizations included the Pyu city-states and Mon kingdoms, with the Bamar people establishing the Pagan Kingdom in the 11th century, which saw the rise of Burmese language, culture, and Theravada Buddhism.