Myanmars

Myanmars is a nonstandard plural form that may be used to refer to people from Myanmar. In formal writing, the preferred terms are Myanmar nationals or Myanmar citizens. The word Burmese is also common, but it can refer specifically to the dominant ethnic group or to the Burmese language. Because Myanmars is not widely accepted in official contexts, most encyclopedic and journalistic sources avoid it in favor of more precise terms.

Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand. The capital is Naypyidaw, and the largest city is Yangon. The country is ethnically diverse, with the Bamar majority and numerous minority groups, including Shan, Karen, Rakhine, Kachin, and others. The official language is Burmese, though many ethnic communities maintain their own languages. Religion in Myanmar is predominantly Buddhism, with Muslim, Christian, Hindu, and traditional belief communities also present.

Historically, Myanmar has dealt with complex citizenship and minority rights issues. The 1982 Citizenship Law and subsequent policies have affected recognition and status for various groups, notably the Rohingya in Rakhine State, leading to statelessness and displacement in recent decades. The country began a period of political reform in the 2010s, followed by a military coup in 2021 and ongoing internal conflict, which continue to shape the experiences and mobility of Myanmars and members of the Myanmar diaspora.

The Myanmar diaspora includes communities in neighboring countries and around the world, reflecting longstanding migration and family ties to the country.