What countries does Myanmar border?
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Myanmar, located in Southeast Asia, shares borders with five countries. The total length of Myanmar’s border is approximately 5,458 kilometres. To the north, Myanmar shares a border with China (2,185 km). To the east, it borders Laos (235 km) and Thailand (1,800 km). To the west, Myanmar shares a border with Bangladesh (271 km). Myanmar also has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea to the west and southwest. Myanmar’s strategic position connects the Indian subcontinent with Southeast Asia, making it a significant player in regional politics and trade.