Are the Landmines in Myanmar a Real Threat For Tourists?

Over the past few years, you may have seen the horrific news stories sharing the deaths of tourists and locals in Myanmar.

The landmines in Myanmar are a real threat, resulting in hundreds of people being killed each year.

However, Myanmar is a beautiful country to visit, and I have enjoyed visiting and hiking there in the past.

Today I’m going to share with you the history and facts about the landmines.

I hope this will help you make an informed decision about your future travels to this area.

History of Myanmar’s Landmines

The country of Myanmar has suffered the longest civil war in history, killing hundreds of thousands of people.

Due to decades of fighting between the national military and ethnic minority armed groups, the country has a severe threat of landmines.

They stop farmers and people from being able to work on the land, and citizens live in fear of them exploding.