Myanmar - Wikipedia
WEBMyanmar, [d] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar [e] and also known as Burma (the official name until 1989), is a country in Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. [18]
Myanmar, Burma and why the different names matter - PBS
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · For generations, the country was called Burma, after the dominant Burman ethnic group. But in 1989, one year after the ruling junta brutally suppressed a pro-democracy uprising, military leaders...
Myanmar | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Language,
WEB4 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.
Burma - The World Factbook
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Burma is a patchwork of more than 130 religious and ethnic groups, distinguishing it as one of the most diverse countries in the region. Ethnic minorities face substantial discrimination, and the Rohingya, the largest Muslim group, are arguably the most persecuted population in the country.
Myanmar’s Troubled History: Coups, Military Rule, and Ethnic …
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Myanmar, also known as Burma, has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread poverty, and civil war with ethnic minority groups. The transition away from full military rule starting...
Myanmar country profile - BBC News
WEBMay 26, 2023 · Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from Britain in 1948, but its post-independence history has been characterised by unrest and conflict, with long-standing struggles for...
Myanmar Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Myanmar (formerly Burma) occupies an area of 676,578 sq. km in the northwesternmost part of mainland Southeast Asia. One of the largest nations in this region, Myanmar borders the five other nations of India, Bangladesh, China, Thailand, and Laos.
Myanmar vs. Burma: Why the different names matter | AP News
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · For generations, the country was called Burma, after the dominant Burman ethnic group. But in 1989, one year after the ruling junta brutally suppressed a pro-democracy uprising, military leaders suddenly changed its name to Myanmar.
What’s Happening in Myanmar’s Civil War? - The New York Times
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Is it Myanmar or Burma? Will Myanmar hold together? Myanmar’s military staged a coup in 2021, strangling democratic reforms and jailing much of the country’s civilian leadership. Three years on,...
Myanmar's coup: Why now - and what's next? - BBC
WEBMyanmar's military has announced it has taken control of the country, a decade after agreeing to hand power to a civilian government. The coup has sent a shudder of fear through the country,...