Myanmar - Politics

How many people live in Myanmar in 2023?

• Around 38 million

• Around 58 million

• Around 18 million

• Around 78 million

What is the name of the capital of Myanmar?

• Yangon

• Mandalay

• Naypyidaw

• Bangkok

Which ethnic group makes up around 68 percent of Myanmar's population?

• Bamar

• Shan

• Mon

• Rohingya

Which party won the 2020 elections, after which the military coup took place?

• Socialistic People's Party (SPP)

• Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP)

• Myanmar People Party (MPP)

• National League for Democracy (NLD)

Which politician from Myanmar was awarded with the Nobel Peace Price?

• Kyaw Moe Tun

• Min Aung Hlain

• Aung San Suu Kyi

• Ne Win

How did the current government come to power?

• By an election

• By a military coup

• By appointment from the King

• By a vote from the two chambers of Parliament

Is Myanmar currently a democracy?

• Yes

• No

• Partly yes, partly no

Which country is Myanmar's best partner in foreign politics?

• USA

• India

• Thailand

• China

How did ASEAN react to the military coup in 2021?

• Not at all

• Myanmar was denied the chairmanship and the participation at several meetings

• Myanmar got additional financial support from ASEAN

• ASEAN congratulated Myanmar for this successful change of government

How economically developed is Myanmar?

• One of the richest countries in Asia

• One of the poorest countries in Asia

• In a midfield position compared to other Asian countries