Naypyidaw - Quiz
  • 1. What is Naypyidaw?
A) An ancient monument
B) A traditional dish in Myanmar
C) The capital city of Myanmar
D) A famous river in Asia
  • 2. Which city was the previous capital of Myanmar before Naypyidaw?
A) Yangon
B) Mandalay
C) Pyin Oo Lwin
D) Bago
  • 3. The name 'Naypyidaw' means ________ in Burmese.
A) Green Valley
B) Royal Capital
C) Peaceful City
D) Golden Land
  • 4. The design and layout of Naypyidaw is influenced by which ancient city?
A) Inwa
B) Pyu
C) Mrauk U
D) Bagan
  • 5. Which ethnic group makes up a significant portion of Naypyidaw's population?
A) Bamar
B) Rakhine
C) Karen
D) Shan
  • 6. How does Naypyidaw compare in size to other capital cities in the world?
A) One of the largest in the world by area
B) One of the smallest in the world by area
C) Comparable in size to a small town
D) Similar in size to most capital cities
  • 7. Naypyidaw is part of which administrative division in Myanmar?
A) Naypyidaw Union Territory
B) Yangon Region
C) Mandalay Region
D) Shan State
  • 8. What is the primary language spoken in Naypyidaw?
A) English
B) Chinese
C) Thai
D) Burmese
  • 9. What is the official romanized name of Naypyidaw?
A) Nay Pyi Thar
B) Nay Pyi Taw
C) Nay Pyi Taung
D) Nay Pyi Thar
  • 10. When did Naypyidaw officially replace Yangon as the administrative capital of Myanmar?
A) 1 January 2006
B) 27 March 2006
C) 6 November 2005
D) 14 October 2005
  • 11. What notable feature does Naypyidaw have regarding its size and population density?
A) Large size and high population density
B) Small size and low population density
C) Small size and high population density
D) Large size and very low population density
  • 12. Which of the following events was hosted by Naypyidaw?
A) 2010 FIFA World Cup
B) 2012 Summer Olympics
C) 2014 AFC U-19 Championship
D) 2016 Rio Paralympics
  • 13. Who oversaw military construction projects in Naypyidaw?
A) Tin Aung Myint Oo
B) Min Aung Hlaing
C) Aung San Suu Kyi
D) Thein Nyunt
  • 14. When was the first public event held in Naypyidaw?
A) 27 March 2006
B) 6 November 2005
C) 14 October 2005
D) 1 January 2006
  • 15. What was the estimated cost of Naypyidaw's planned city development?
A) US$6 billion
B) US$4 billion
C) US$2 billion
D) US$10 billion
  • 16. Which of the following states is adjacent to Naypyidaw?
A) Shan
B) Rakhine
C) Mon
D) Tanintharyi
  • 17. What was the purpose of building Naypyidaw according to military leaders?
A) To create a tourist destination
B) To establish a cultural hub
C) To develop a commercial center
D) To build an impregnable citadel
  • 18. What is the significance of the town of Pyinmana in relation to Naypyidaw?
A) It is a long-standing settlement and was a pre-colonial governership dating to the Pagan kingdom era
B) It was the original name of Naypyidaw
C) It was a major trade center during colonial times
D) It is the largest city in the region
  • 19. Which of the following was not a reason for moving the capital to Naypyidaw?
A) To have a more centrally located capital
B) To address congestion in Yangon
C) To provide stability to turbulent regions
D) To establish a new cultural hub
  • 20. What percentage of government buildings in Naypyidaw were damaged by the 2025 earthquake?
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 60%
D) 80%
  • 21. Which township in Naypyidaw was especially impacted by the earthquake?
A) Yangon Township
B) Zabuthiri Township
C) Pyinmana Township
D) Mandalay Township
  • 22. How many temporary relief camps were set up in Naypyidaw after the earthquake?
A) 50
B) 60
C) 75
D) 100
  • 23. What is the area of Naypyidaw?
A) 10,000 km2
B) 5,000 km2
C) 3,500 km2
D) 7,054 km2
  • 24. What is the population of Naypyidaw according to official figures?
A) 1,000,000
B) 500,000
C) 750,000
D) 924,608
  • 25. Which dam is located a few kilometres to the north of Naypyidaw?
A) Chaungmagyi Dam
B) Ngalaik Dam
C) Yezin Dam
D) Kandawgyi Dam
  • 26. What type of climate does Naypyidaw have?
A) Desert climate
B) Tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw)
C) Tropical monsoon climate
D) Humid subtropical climate
  • 27. Which coastal Myanmar city experiences more extreme rainfall than Naypyidaw?
A) Mandalay
B) Yangon
C) Bago
D) Mawlamyine
  • 28. Which dam is located a few kilometres to the south of Naypyidaw?
A) Yezin Dam
B) Chaungmagyi Dam
C) Kandawgyi Dam
D) Ngalaik Dam
  • 29. What color are the roofs of apartment buildings for Ministry of Health employees?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 30. How many mansions are there for high-ranking government officials in Naypyidaw?
A) About 50
B) 30
C) 100
D) 75
  • 31. What architectural styles are used for the Presidential Palace, Parliament, and city hall building?
A) Colonial architecture with a Burmese-style roof
B) Traditional Burmese architecture
C) Modern architecture with a Burmese-style roof
D) Stalinist architecture with a Burmese-style roof
  • 32. Which country's embassy was the first to open in Naypyidaw?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United States
D) India
  • 33. How many countries have proposed to move their embassies to Naypyidaw?
A) 11
B) 15
C) 8
D) 5
  • 34. How many hotels are located within the Naypyidaw Hotel Zone?
A) Twelve
B) Eight
C) Ten
D) Six
  • 35. How many villas were constructed near the Myanmar Convention Centre for the 25th ASEAN summit?
A) Twenty
B) Thirty
C) Forty
D) Fifty
  • 36. When was the National Herbal Park opened?
A) 2009
B) 2008
C) 2006
D) 2011
  • 37. How many hectares is the National Herbal Park?
A) 150 hectares
B) 50 hectares
C) 200 hectares
D) 81 hectares
  • 38. What is the main attraction of the Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens?
A) The climate-controlled penguin house
B) The musical light show
C) The water slides
D) The safari park
  • 39. When did the Naypyidaw Safari Park officially open?
A) 2009
B) 12 November 2006
C) 2008
D) 12 February 2011
  • 40. How many golf courses are there in Naypyidaw?
A) Two
B) Four
C) One
D) Three
  • 41. What is the name of the pagoda similar in size and shape to the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) Ngalaik Pagoda
B) Kyweshin Pagoda
C) Uppatasanti Pagoda
D) Naypyidaw Pagoda
  • 42. When was the Uppatasanti Pagoda completed?
A) 2006
B) 2011
C) 2009
D) 2008
  • 43. What does Uppatasanti translate to?
A) Medicinal Garden
B) Peace Pagoda
C) Royal Capital
D) Protection against Calamity
  • 44. How much shorter is the Uppatasanti Pagoda compared to the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) 12 inches
B) 1 meter
C) 50 cm
D) 30 cm
  • 45. What is the maximum number of members allowed in the Naypyidaw Council?
A) 15
B) 5
C) 9
D) 10
  • 46. What is one of the responsibilities of the Naypyidaw Council?
A) General planning
B) Levying taxes
C) Planning permission
D) Traffic management
  • 47. How many members can the Naypyidaw Development Committee have at most?
A) 10
B) 5
C) 8
D) 9
  • 48. Who is the current mayor of Naypyidaw?
A) Dr. Myo Aung
B) The Chairperson of the Naypyidaw Development Committee
C) The President of Myanmar
D) Dr. Maung Maung Naing
  • 49. Which township was formerly part of Yamethin District in Mandalay Region?
A) Zabuthiri
B) Dekkhinathiri
C) Pyinmana
D) Ottarathiri
  • 50. What was suggested in parliament in late 2014 regarding land use near Dekkhinathiri Township?
A) Land was being used for agricultural purposes
B) Land was being sold to foreign investors
C) Land was being converted into industrial zones
D) Land grabs were occurring
  • 51. How many lanes does the boulevard in Naypyidaw have?
A) 4 lanes
B) 10 lanes
C) 20 lanes
D) 16 lanes
  • 52. How far is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport from Naypyidaw?
A) 16 km south-east
B) 10 mi north-west
C) 30 km west
D) 20 km north
  • 53. Which airlines serve Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
A) Only international airlines
B) All domestic airlines
C) Only Myanmar National Airlines
D) Only Air Bagan
  • 54. What is the height of the control tower at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
A) 50 metres
B) 30 metres
C) 100 metres
D) 69 metres
  • 55. What type of public transport is limited between neighbourhoods in Naypyidaw?
A) Taxis
B) Shuttle buses
C) Bicycles
D) Trains
  • 56. Who operates the taxi company in Naypyidaw?
A) The military
B) Foreign investors
C) Government ministries
D) Private companies
  • 57. Are motorbikes allowed on all roads in Naypyidaw?
A) No
B) Only during the day
C) Yes
D) Only on weekends
  • 58. Which firm was announced to construct a metro line in Naypyidaw?
A) A Japanese-based firm
B) A Russian-based firm
C) An Indian-based firm
D) A Chinese-based firm
  • 59. Which sports club is based at Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Naypyidaw?
A) Myawady F.C.
B) Wunna Theikdi FC
C) Pyinmana FC
D) Naypyidaw FC
  • 60. What is the name of the park dedicated to herbal plants in Naypyidaw?
A) Naypyidaw Safari Park
B) Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden
C) Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens
D) National Herbal Park
  • 61. Which stadium in Naypyidaw is an indoor facility?
A) Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium
B) Wunna Theikdi Stadium
C) Zayarthiri Stadium
D) Open-Air Theatre
  • 62. Which research institute in Yezin focuses on biodiversity?
A) Department of Agricultural Research (DAR)
B) Yezin University of Forestry
C) Forest Research Institute (FRI)
D) Southeast Asia Biodiversity Research Institute (SABRI)
  • 63. Which university in Naypyidaw focuses on agriculture?
A) Yezin Agricultural University
B) Yezin University of Veterinary Science
C) Yezin University of Forestry
D) Nay Pyi Taw University
  • 64. What is the name of the pagoda dedicated to Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha?
A) Uppatasanti Pagoda
B) Maravijaya Buddha
C) Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha
D) Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda
  • 65. Which stadium in Naypyidaw is known for being open-air?
A) Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium
B) Wunna Theikdi Stadium
C) Zayarthiri Stadium
D) Open-Air Theatre
  • 66. Which museum in Naypyidaw is dedicated to the defense services?
A) National Museum
B) Planetarium
C) Defence Services Museum
D) Naypyidaw Gems Museum
  • 67. Which pagoda in Naypyidaw is dedicated to Maravijaya Buddha?
A) Uppatasanti Pagoda
B) Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha
C) Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda
D) Maravijaya Buddha
  • 68. Which park in Naypyidaw is dedicated to national landmarks?
A) Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens
B) National Landmark Garden
C) Naypyidaw Safari Park
D) Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden
  • 69. How many free-to-air channels does MRTV broadcast in Naypyidaw?
A) 4
B) 70
C) 19
D) 8
  • 70. Which privately owned enterprise provides more than 70 pay-TV channels in Naypyidaw?
A) MWD
B) Channel 7
C) MRTV
D) Sky Net
  • 71. Which organization estimated savings of over $100 million per year by allowing more trucks on the highway?
A) The World Bank
B) The International Monetary Fund
C) The Asian Development Bank
D) The United Nations
  • 72. Which British motoring TV show featured Naypyidaw in March 2014?
A) Fifth Gear
B) Car SOS
C) Top Gear
D) The Grand Tour
  • 73. Which TV show featured Naypyidaw in 2018?
A) Dark Tourist
B) Travel Man
C) Man v. Food
D) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
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