Yangon

Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). A mix of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline. Its famed Shwedagon Paya, a huge, shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually. The city's other notable religious sites include the Botataung and Sule pagodas, both housing Buddhist relics.

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Country Sri Lanka
Languages Spoken Sinhala, Tamil
Currency Used Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Ares (km2) 65,610 km2
Capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Time zone UTC +5:30