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Neighboring Countries of Myanmar

Q: Which is the longest border of Myanmar?

The longest land border of Myanmar is with Thailand (2,416 km); the shortest is with Laos (238 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Myanmar?

The land borders of Myanmar total 6,522 km. By number of neighbours Myanmar ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Myanmar shares land borders with 5 countries: Thailand (2,416 km), China (2,129 km), India (1,468 km), Bangladesh (271 km) and Laos (238 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

6,522 km

Total land borders

1,930 km

Coastline

676,578

Area in km²

Myanmar
Neighbouring countries
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Countries bordering Myanmar

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Myanmar citizens
Thailand	2,416 km	Bangkok	Visa-free · 14 days
China	2,129 km	Beijing	Visa required
India	1,468 km	New Delhi	eVisa
Bangladesh	271 km	Dhaka	Visa required
Laos	238 km	Vientiane	Visa-free · 14 days

Thailand accounts for 37% of Myanmar's 6,522 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Myanmar

Location

Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand

Area

676,578 km² — slightly smaller than Texas

Terrain

Central lowlands ringed by steep, rugged highlands

Climate

Tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Gamlang Razi 5,870 m. Lowest: Andaman Sea/Bay of Bengal 0 m. Mean elevation: 702 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, marble, limestone, precious stones, natural gas, hydropower, arable land

Natural hazards

Destructive earthquakes and cyclones; flooding and landslides common during rainy season (June to September); periodic droughts

Good to know

Strategic location near major Indian Ocean shipping lanes; the north-south flowing Irrawaddy River is the country's largest and most important commercial waterway

Neighbours of Myanmar's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 5 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Myanmar

How many countries border Myanmar?

Myanmar shares land borders with 5 countries: Thailand (2,416 km), China (2,129 km), India (1,468 km), Bangladesh (271 km) and Laos (238 km).

Which is the longest border of Myanmar?

The longest land border of Myanmar is with Thailand (2,416 km); the shortest is with Laos (238 km).

Is Myanmar landlocked?

No. Myanmar has 1,930 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Myanmar?

The land borders of Myanmar total 6,522 km. By number of neighbours Myanmar ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Myanmar citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Myanmar citizens can visit 2 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Thailand and Laos.

What is the highest point of Myanmar?

Gamlang Razi 5,870 m. The lowest point is Andaman Sea/Bay of Bengal 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).