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The country that is not a member of SAARC is Myanmar. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is a regional intergovernmental organization of South Asian nations aimed at promoting economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region.

Currently, SAARC has 8 member states:

• Afghanistan (joined in 2007)


• Bangladesh


• Bhutan


• India


• Maldives


• Nepal


• Pakistan


• Sri Lanka

Although Myanmar shares borders with South Asian countries, it is officially part of Southeast Asia and is a member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), not SAARC.

Key Facts about SAARC:

• Founded: 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh


• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal


• Official Members: 8 countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)


• Main Goals: Regional cooperation, poverty alleviation, trade, culture, and peace


• Observer Members: USA, EU, China, Japan, Iran, and others

Thus, the correct answer is Myanmar, as it is not a SAARC member.