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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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∙ 13y agoIt is one and the same thing. The area of Burma is part of the Union of Myanmar. It is located in an area called IndoChina and is bordered by China, Thailand and some other small South East Asian places.
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∙ 8y agoBurma was renamed as Myanmar by the military junta that took control and wanted to assert an new identity for the country. They changed the name by passing a law that changed the country's name.
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∙ 14y agoI don't know can someone please tell me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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∙ 14y ago1989 the military junta changed the name from Burma to Myanmar.
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∙ 12y agoto eliminate the colonial name of Burma
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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 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.
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 current name of bramhadesh?
Myanmar
What is the new name Burma?
Myanmar
Old name of myanmar?
Burma
What is Burma old name?
myanmar
What is the new name for burma?
Myanmar
What is current name of bramhadesh?
Myanmar
