Officially name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Capital: Naypyidaw
Largest city: Yangon (Rangoon)
Official language: Burmese
Government: Presidential republic
Burma (also known as Myanmar) is a unitary presidential constitutional republic under its 2008 constitution.
Because Myanmar has diverse geographical features, favourable seasonal conditions and is naturally endowed with fertile soil and water resources, it boasts an abundant supply of food in a great variety all year around.