Fun facts about Naypyidaw
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Naypyidaw is Burmese for 'abode of the king'.
Naypyidaw
Myanmar
Naypyidaw, officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar. The city is located at the centre of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities in that it is an entirely planned city and not part of any state or region.
From the “Etymology” section
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Construction of Naypyidaw started in 2002 and was completed by 2012.
Naypyidaw
Myanmar
Naypyidaw, officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar. The city is located at the centre of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities in that it is an entirely planned city and not part of any state or region.
From the “History” section
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The city is located between the Bago Yoma and Shan Yoma mountain ranges.
Naypyidaw
Myanmar
Naypyidaw, officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar. The city is located at the centre of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities in that it is an entirely planned city and not part of any state or region.
From the “Geography” section
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The roofs of apartment buildings in Naypyidaw are colour-coded by the jobs of their residents.
Naypyidaw
Myanmar
Naypyidaw, officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar. The city is located at the centre of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities in that it is an entirely planned city and not part of any state or region.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Naypyidaw was featured on the British motoring TV show Top Gear during a two-part special event in Myanmar.
Naypyidaw
Myanmar
Naypyidaw, officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar. The city is located at the centre of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities in that it is an entirely planned city and not part of any state or region.
From the “In popular culture” section
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