2007-10-06 01:26:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
In 1989, the military junta officially changed the English version of the country’s name from Burma to Myanmar, along with changes to the English versions of many place names in the country, such as its former capital city from Rangoon to Yangon. This decision has, however, not received legislative approval in Burma. The official name of the country in the Burmese language, Myanma, was never changed. Within the Burmese language, Myanma is the written, literary name of the country, while Bama or Bamar (from which “Burma” derives) is the oral, colloquial name. In spoken Burmese, the distinction is less clear than the English transliteration suggests.
2007-10-06 01:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Juan C 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
When Did Burma Become Myanmar
2016-10-03 10:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Former Name Of Myanmar
2016-12-12 04:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by butlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burma achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 4 January 1948, as the “Union of Burma.” It became the “Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma” on 4 January 1974, before reverting to the “Union of Burma” on 23 September 1988. On 18 June 1989, the State Law and Order Restoration Council adopted the name “Union of Myanmar.” This was recognised by the United Nations, but not by the US or UK Governments.
The name “Myanmar” is derived from the local short-form name Myanma Naingngandaw. Its etymology remains unclear.
In 1989, the military junta officially changed the English version of the country’s name from Burma to Myanmar - Burmese opposition groups continue to use the name “Burma,” since they do not recognise the legitimacy of the ruling military government nor its authority to rename the country.
2007-10-06 03:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Burma is English name since colonised. Myanmar is native pronunciation. Citizens call and write as Myanmar themselves.
2015-08-17 03:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chan Nyein 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-16 15:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy La more made such a stupid movie called "On the Road to Burma", that the country had to change their name.............also, they didn't like getting confused with "Burma Shave", an old type Shaving Cream.
2007-10-06 01:31:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
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2007-10-06 03:28:51 · answer #8 · answered by Robert J W 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
because they can
2007-10-06 04:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by storm 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋