Geography & environment — Myanmar
Location, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resources.
Profile updated 2026-06-02
⚡ Geography & environment at a glance
Location, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resources. Key figure for Myanmar: Southeast Asia
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Location & size
- Geographic Location
Southeast Asia
- Geographic Coordinates
22 00 N, 98 00 E
- Total Area
261,227 Square Miles 676,578 Square Kilometers
- Land Area
252,319 Square Miles 653,508 Square Kilometers
- Water Area
8,907 Square Miles 23,070 Square Kilometers
- Land Boundaries
3,651 Miles 5,876 Kilometers
- Border Countries
Bangladesh 193 km, China 2,185 km, India 1,463 km, Laos 235 km, Thailand 1,800 km
- Coastline
1,199 Miles 1,930 Kilometers
Physical geography
- Terrain
Central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands
- Highest Point
5,881 Meters
- Highest Point Location
Hkakabo Razi 5,881 m
- Lowest Point Location
Andaman Sea 0 m
- Natural Resources
Petroleum, timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, some marble, limestone, precious stones, natural gas, hydropower
- Irrigated Land
8,147 Square Miles 21,100 Square Kilometers
Climate & time
- Time Zone
UTC+6.5 (11.5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Climate
- Climate
Located in the Southeast Asian monsoon belt, Rangoon has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons: monsoon, cool, and hot. During the monsoon season, mid-May through mid-October, Rangoon receives most of its 100-inch plus average annual rainfall. Temperatures are moderate (75°F-90°F), but relative humidity is high. During the monsoon, dampness and mildew can cause serious damage to clothing, furniture, books, records, electrical appliances, and leather goods. In mid-November, after a brief period of warm, humid weather, the cool season begins from then until March, weather is pleasant (60°F-90°F) with lower humidity and almost no rain. Days are sunny and clear; nights are cool. In March, temperatures and humidity rise until the monsoon begins in mid-May. During the March-May hot season, the weather is hot and humid, usually rising in the day to over 100°F. As at most tropical posts, insects and snakes are numerous year-round.
- Terrain
Central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands
- Location
Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand
- Total Area
261,227 Square Miles 676,578 Square Kilometers
- Border Countries
Bangladesh 193 km, China 2,185 km, India 1,463 km, Laos 235 km, Thailand 1,800 km
Environment
- Environment - Current Issues
- Deforestation
- industrial pollution of air, soil, and water
- inadequate sanitation and water treatment contribute to disease
- Environment - International Agreements
- Party To: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94 signed,
- but not ratified: none of the selected agreements