🌟 Interesting Facts about Naypyidaw

🏛️ Naypyidaw became Myanmar’s capital in 2005, replacing Yangon in a surprise overnight move.

🛕 Uppatasanti Pagoda, a replica of Shwedagon, stands 99 meters tall and enshrines a sacred Buddha tooth relic.

🚗 Naypyidaw is known for its wide 20-lane highways, often nearly empty — making it one of the world’s most spacious capitals.

🌳 The city is meticulously planned with zones for government, military, residential, hotels, and recreation.

🦁 The Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens is the largest zoo in Myanmar, spanning 612 acres.

🏛️ The sprawling Parliament Complex is one of the largest legislative buildings in the world — but highly restricted to public view.

🎡 The National Landmark Garden displays miniatures of famous sites across Myanmar, showcasing cultural unity.

✈️ Naypyidaw International Airport is built to accommodate large volumes, despite the city having a relatively low population density.