Yangon

Southeast Asia, Myanmar
Myanmar

People from Yangon are called:

Male/General:

Yangonite

Pronunciation:

/jæŋˈɡɒn/

Quick Facts

Population:
5,610,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
Myanmar
Region:
Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Burmese, meaning 'end of strife'. Formerly Rangoon, former capital of Myanmar.

About Yangon

  • Largest city and former capital of Myanmar.
  • Major port city and commercial center.
  • Home to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most sacred sites.
  • Colonial architecture from British era.
  • Cultural and economic heart of Myanmar.

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