What country is formely known as Burma?
Burma is a country located in Southeast Asia. Its named was changed by the ruling military government in 1989 to Myanmar. Some national governments including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Burmese population fail to recognize this name change as they do not recognize the military government that brought about this event.
When did Burma become an independent republic?
Burma was like a battle ground many decades ago. The land of Burma suffered many wars. It was not until January 4, 1948 that Burma became an indepent republic.
What way would you travel by airplane from sri Lanka to Burma?
Northeast is the direction you would be flying if u were to be going from Sri Lanka to Burma. Evan Ruiz i know you are copying this.
What is the current capital of myanmar?
The administrative capital was moved in 1995 from Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) to Napyidaw (formerly Pyinmana).
The capital city of Burma is Naypyidaw. The old capital of Burma was Yangon. Some other major cities in Burma include Bago, Sittwe, and Mergui.
What is the landmark of Myanmar?
thangyi , yangon national village ( lifestyle to mon kayin chin rakine ) shewdagon pagd
For a short distance, Myanmar does border directly on Loas, Thailand mostly comes between them.
How long has the government structure been in place?
im not 100% sure but if u google it u could find out!
What year was Myanmar established?
Myanmar was established under that name in 1989 when the military dictatorship changed the name of Burma to Myanmar. When Burma was established is a very long and complicated story, and the answer must always remain a matter of opinion.
What are the major things that Myanmar import and export?
the main leading exports are fish and oil
the main leading exports are lumber, meat, and fruit
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.
Burma is a country. States are smaller than countries.
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 river flows through Myanmar?
The Irrawaddy River it cuts through almost half the country. There are a lot of lakes and rivers in Burma but the most famous is the Irawwaddy.
Is The year 1857 marks the date of the last Mughal emperor being exiled to Burma by the English?
The year 1857 marks the date of the last Mughal emperor being exiled to Burma by the English.
During World War 2 What did Burma have to do with it?
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How can you receive money from Myanmar to US?
Hello, i have found this article that may help. Maybe email the myanmar times for more info
http://www.myanmar.com/myanmartimes/MyanmarTimes17-331/n015.htm
My grandmother send's money to my relatives through a monk. Basically...sending money to Burma is an arduous task..their are a lot of restriction from foreign policies and outsiders/
Thailand used to be a LEDC, (low economically developed country) but is now a NIC. =]
When did Burma become a part of India?
Burma was never part of India. Burma was once "added" as a province of India after the British conquest of Burma in 1885, but broke away in 1936.
What part of Indian Ocean is between the east coast of India and Myanmar?
Either the Bay of Bengal or the Andaman Sea. The Andaman Sea is to the East and actually borders the Malay peninsula, while the Bay of Bengal is to the West but stil borders South East Asia, specifically Burma/Myanmar.