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In the Burmese language Burma can be called either Myanmah or Bama. During British Colonial rule the country was called Burma in English. In 1989 the military Govt. officially changed the English version of the country's name from Burma to Myanmar, it also changed the English versions of many place names in the country (Like Rangoon to YAngon)
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What is the modern name for what used to be Burma?
The Union of Myanmar, or Myanmar for short.
How was Myanmar chosen?
if they called Burma, it is not only burmese people live there, there are 8 major ethnic groups live in Myanmar with their own states. So they change their name from Burma to Myanmar.
What is the old name of myanmar?
Burma is the older name for Myanmar.
What is the abbreviation for Myanmar?
The abbreviation for Myanmar is "MM." This two-letter code is used in various contexts, including international shipping and country codes. Myanmar was previously known as Burma, but the name change was officially recognized in 1989.
What country do burmese people live in?
Burmese people live in Burma. Burma's official name is the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Though the name was changed from Burma to Myanmar in 1989, the name change is very much contested by many of the citizens.
Which country was renamed Myanmar and what year was it renamed?
Burma was renamed Myanmar in 1989. The military government announced the change as part of a broader effort to assert its authority and reflect the country's diverse ethnic groups. The name "Myanmar" is derived from the local name for the country and is intended to be more inclusive.
What country was formally known as miramar?
The country formerly known as Miramar is Myanmar. This Southeast Asian nation changed its name from Burma to Myanmar in 1989. The name change was a result of the military government's desire to have a name that reflected the country's diverse ethnic groups. Myanmar is bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand.
What is another name given for myanmar on maps?
you can often find another name given to Myanmar on a map what is it?
What other name is the country of Burma know as?
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
What is the new name for burma?
Myanmar
Old name of myanmar?
Burma
What is the current name of bramhadesh?
Myanmar
