Burma
22 00 N, 98 00 E
lowest point: Andaman Sea 0 m
highest point: Hkakabo Razi 5,881 m
total: 5,876 km
border countries: Bangladesh 193 km, China 2,185 km, India 1,463 km, Laos 235 km, Thailand 1,800 km
destructive earthquakes and cyclones; flooding and landslides common during rainy season (June to September); periodic droughts
petroleum, timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, some marble, limestone, precious stones, natural gas, hydropower
arable land: 14.92%
permanent crops: 1.31%
other: 83.77% (2005)
deforestation; industrial pollution of air, soil, and water; inadequate sanitation and water treatment contribute to disease
A monsoon climate with three main seasons. The hottest period is between February and May, with little or no rain. Rainy season exists from May to October and dry, cooler weather from October to February.
Required clothing
Lightweight cottons and linens throughout most of the year are required. A light raincoat or umbrella is needed during the rainy season. Warmer clothes are advised for coolest period and some evenings.
time difference: UTC+6.5
note: Nay Pyi Taw is administrative capital
