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Myanmar Neighboring Countries

Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Naypyidaw. The official language is Burmese. The currency is Burmese kyat.

What are the neighboring countries of Myanmar? Myanmar shares land borders with 5 countries. These Myanmar neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Myanmar at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Myanmar neighboring countries are: Laos, China, Bangladesh, Thailand and India. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Myanmar and its border countries. The map highlights Myanmar in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Myanmar

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Myanmar?

Myanmar shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Myanmar?

The neighboring countries of Myanmar are: Laos, China, Bangladesh, Thailand and India.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Myanmar?

Countries in Asia with 5 land borders: Laos, Israel, Syria, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Jordan.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Myanmar?

Countries in Asia with more than 5 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, India.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Myanmar?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 5 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Myanmar?

The capitals of countries bordering Myanmar are:
  • Laos: Vientiane
  • China: Beijing
  • Bangladesh: Dhaka
  • Thailand: Bangkok
  • India: New Delhi

What are the country codes of Myanmar's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Myanmar's neighbors are:
  • Laos: LA (ISO 2) / LAO (ISO 3)
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Bangladesh: BD (ISO 2) / BGD (ISO 3)
  • Thailand: TH (ISO 2) / THA (ISO 3)
  • India: IN (ISO 2) / IND (ISO 3)