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Country Profile
Country: Myanmar
Population (2011): 48.3 million (est.)
Capital: Naypyidaw
Area: 676,578 sq km
Main Languages: Burmese (official)
Religions: Buddhist 89%, Christian 4% (Baptist 3%, Roman Catholic 1%), Muslim 4%, animist 1%, other 2%
Currency: Kyat (MMK)
GDP (2011): US$51.93 billion (est.)
GDP per capita (2011): US$1,075 (est.)
GDP growth (2011): N/A
GDP contribution by sector: Agriculture 38.2%, Industry 18.2%, Services 43.6% (2011 est.)
Urban population (2011): 33%
Life Expectancy (2011): 65 years
International dialing code: (+95)
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