In 2005, the military government of Myanmar (Burma) abruptly moved the capital from the bustling coastal city of Yangon to a brand-new, purpose-built city in the center of the country called Naypyidaw. The name translates to 'Abode of Kings.' Naypyidaw is massive, covering an area about six times the size of New York City, yet it has a relatively small population, leading many visitors to describe it as a 'ghost city.' It is famous for its 20-lane highways that are often completely empty and its highly segregated zones for government, military, and residential use. The city features a massive replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda called the Uppatasanti Pagoda. The reasons for the move remain a subject of debate, with theories ranging from a desire for a more central administrative location to strategic military concerns about a potential coastal invasion. Today, it remains a surreal example of modern urban planning, characterized by vast distances and a lack of the organic street life typical of other Asian capitals.