Myanmar

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Myanmar

The Golden Land

About Myanmar

Official Name:
Union of Burma  or Myanmar
Note: Since 1989 the military authorities in Burma have promoted Myanmar as a conventional name for their state. This decision was not (and is not) approved by any sitting legislature in Burma, and is not accepted by the U.S. However, the name Myanmar is now widely accepted by numerous countries and by the United Nations.
Capital City: Nay Pyi Taw
(2,606,885 pop.) (3,451,549 metro)
Population of  Myanmar:

55,167,330 (2013 est.)
Population of  Yangon (largest city):
4,300,000 (2012)*
Language:
Burmese (official), minority ethnic groups have their own languages
Religion:
Buddhist 89%, Christian 4% (Baptist 3%, Roman Catholic 1%), Muslim 4%, animist 1%
Currency: Kyat (MMK)
National Day: January 4
Ethnicity: Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Rakhine 4%, Chinese 3%, Indian 2%, Mon 2%

* http://www.populationfun.com/burma-myanmar-population/
Except where noted, information taken from www.worldatlas.com.

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Prayer Requests

Myanmar Mission

January 2026

Thanking God for:

  • A blessed Christmas Service with about 200 people—both believers and non-believers—gathering together. I had the privilege of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ at the service.
  • A Women’s Training Seminar – On December 6, I conducted a one-day seminar for the women in the church on the topic “Christian Life as a Spiritual Tree.” It was truly a blessed and memorable day, and the women were deeply encouraged.
  • Church Growth in two of our church plants. They are both growing well—not only in numbers, but also in spiritual maturity.

Please Pray for:

  • The Difficult Situation in Myanmar – Please continue to pray for the people of Myanmar, especially our brothers and sisters in the church community. Life is becoming increasingly difficult due to security concerns, economic hardship, rising living expenses, and soaring prices.
  • The Ongoing Election in Myanmar – The first phase of the elections has concluded, but two more phases will take place in January. This has created growing tension, as many question the legitimacy of the process. Please pray for peace, wisdom, and God’s sovereign intervention over our nation.

News from Myanmar

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