Because it was done by the controlling military regime. The US and UK do not recognize this name change or many other actions of the military junta.
Myanmar
In 1989, Burma officially became known as Myanmar (Union of Myanmar).
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the other name for burma is myanmar
Protesting an oppressive regime.
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Myanmar would be considered a Stratocracy.
Shwe Dagon Pagoda, known as land mark of Myanmar, is the most popular destination among tourists. Then, Bagan Archaeological Area and Monuments, Inle Lake and Myeik Archipelago are also considered as tourist attraction places in Myanmar.
The major political party in Burma ( Myanmar ) is National League for Democracy. The party won in 1990 election but the government failed to transfer the power and arrest the members of the parties .The leader name is Aung San Suu Kyi and she is now under house arrest.
Burma's name is a little more complicated than many countries'. The official name, per the constitution effective this year, is "Pyihtaungsu Thamada Myanmar Naingngandaw", which means "Republic of the Union of Myanmar". The English language name was officially changed from "Burma" in 1989, but has been the subject of some controversy.
The Union of Myanmar, or Myanmar for short.
After achieving its freedom from the United Kingdom in January of 1948, the former colony became the Union of Burma. On June 18 , 1989, the State Law and Order Restoration Council adopted the name "Union of Myanmar." There is still some controversy over the name change and many English speaking nations do not recognise it officially.
Yes, some dictatorships, such as Myanmar, operate viciously cruel prison camps for political opponents.
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North-east of Myanmar -> China East of Myanmar -> Laos South-east of Myanmar -> Thailand