Myanmar, which has a population of 51 million people, is located at the tri-junction of South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia. It shares borders with the world’s second biggest economic power, China, and the fastest growing regional economies, India and Thailand. Myanmar’s extensive coastline stretches 1,739 miles (2,800 km) and its access to the sea gives it the potential to become a vital trading hub between South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia.