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Naypyidaw

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A bird's-eye view of Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, showing its modern urban layout.

Naypyidaw

Naypyidaw is the capital city of Myanmar. It is a special city because it was built from scratch, unlike older cities in the country. Before Naypyidaw became the capital, the capital was Yangon.

Naypyidaw became the capital on November 6, 2005. Its name, announced on March 27, 2006, means "abode of the king" in Burmese. This name connects it to old royal cities like Mandalay.

As the home of Myanmar's government, Naypyidaw has many important buildings. You can find the Assembly of the Union, the Supreme Court, and the Presidential Palace here. Even though it is a big city, very few people live there because it is mostly for government work.

The city has hosted important meetings such as the ASEAN Summit and the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. It also has fun places to visit like gardens, a lake park, a herbal park, a zoo, and a safari park. One famous spot is the Uppatasanti Pagoda, which stands for peace.

Images

A beautiful water fountain in the park of Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
A detailed map showing the natural landscape and terrain of Asia.
An apartment building in the capital city of Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
A bustling market scene in the city of Naypyidaw, showing local buildings and daily life.
A view of stairs and signs at Naypyidaw Safari Park in Myanmar, a fun place to explore wildlife and nature.
A panoramic view of the Hluttaw Complex, the parliament building in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
The grand lobby inside Zeyathiri Beikman building in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
A wide boulevard in the city of Naypyidaw.

Related articles

Myanmar
Yangon
Mandalay
Assembly of the Union
ASEAN Summit
2013 Southeast Asian Games

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