Country | Myanmar |
Population | 53.4 million |
City | Yangon |
Population | 6.9 million |
Languages Spoken | Burmese |
Currency Used | kyat, MMK |
Airport | RGN Yangon International Airport |
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the largest city in Myanmar and serves as its economic and cultural hub. The city is known for its mix of colonial architecture, bustling markets, and ancient pagodas. The most famous landmark in Yangon is the Shwedagon Pagoda, a stunning golden stupa that is said to contain relics of four Buddhas. The city is also home to a vibrant street food scene, with vendors selling a variety of delicious dishes such as mohinga (fish noodle soup) and samosas. Yangon is a city of contrasts, with modern skyscrapers standing alongside traditional wooden houses, creating a unique and dynamic atmosphere.
Yangon is home to the Shwedagon Pagoda, a famous Buddhist temple that is over 2,600 years old.
Yangon was the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the government moved the capital to Naypyidaw.
Yangon has a unique colonial architecture, with many buildings dating back to the British colonial period.