Nay Pyi Taw

noun

1. the capital of Myanmar (Burma) as of 2006, located in the country's central plains.

Nay Pyi Taw

/ ˈneɪ ˈpjiː ˈtaʊ /

noun

1. the official capital of Myanmar (Burma), built in the centre of the country near Pyinmana in 2005–2006, and superseding Yangon (Rangoon) for main government functions. Pop: officially approaching 1 000 000 in 2007

Example Sentences

Foreign Minister Wang Yi was the latest diplomat to visit Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw and is thought to have delivered a warning to the country's ruler Min Aung Hlaing.

From BBC

The opposition in Myanmar has claimed a rare mass drone attack on the country's embattled junta government in the heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw.

From BBC

Nay Pyi Taw is the centre of power for the military regime which named it the capital, replacing Yangon, after it came to rule.

From BBC

"The synchronised drone operations were simultaneously executed against Nay Pyi Taw targeting both the military headquarters… and Alar air base," NUG's deputy secretary Mg Mg Swe said.

From BBC

He has also been seen laying the foundation stone of the world's largest seated Buddha statue in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, funded by his military administration.

From BBC