Naypyidaw
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This "new city" has been the country's capital since 2005, with its colossal and completely deserted facilities. The place is largely a total failure, though its ghost-town aspect might just about be worth a visit...

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This "new city" has been the country's capital since 2005, with its colossal and completely deserted facilities and infrastructure. The place is largely a total failure, though its ghost-town aspect might just about be worth a visit...

Key facts

  • Type of place: city.
  • Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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  • Local time: Heure : Naypyidaw.
  • Population: 1,160,242 inhabitants (2014).
  • Area: 7,054 km².
  • Altitude: 115 m.

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