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In 1989, Burma officially became known as Myanmar (Union of Myanmar).

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What is the modern name for what used to be called Burma in Southeast Asia?

Myanmar


How big is burma?

Burma, which is the former name of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia. It has a total area of 676,578 square kilometers.


Why is southeast Asia an appropriate name?

It is apropiate because it the southeast section of Asia


Where is burma located?

Burma and Myanmar are two names for the same country in southeast Asia. The name Myanmar became the official name in 1989. Myanmar is bordered by India and the Indian ocean to the west, China to the north, Laos and Thailand to the east and Malaysia to the south.


What is the modern day name for Asia?

Asia is the modern name of Asia.


Is Myanmar at war?

According to wikipedia, Burma's official name is Union of Myanmar. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BurmaFurther information: However, Myanmar was originally known as Burma, and that is still its "official" name. No legislature in Burma has actually approved the name Myanmar, which is derived from the Burmese short-form name Myanma Naingngandaw and has been promoted by the military authorities in Burma.


What was the name of the products that attracted the greatest European interest in Southeast Asia between the periods of 1500 and 1800?

Teak wood out of Burma & Thailand; Rubber out of Thailand & South Vietnam, as some examples.


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What was the odd name of a country in Asia witch is know as Myanmar?

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Sri Lanka is probably the highest in tea production. Most of the tea that the UK drinks is from Ceylon (the ancient name for Sri Lanka).


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What is the name of the largest nation of Insular Southeast Asia?

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