What’s in a name?

In 1989, the new military junta changed Burma’s name to Myanmar, in an attempt to rid the country of its colonial ties. However, the country’s democratic movement continue to use Burma on the basis that it is not legitimate for an unelected regime to change a country’s name. While some countries, including Britain, the US and Canada, continue to refer to Burma, others such as China, Germany and Japan have adopted Myanmar. The United Nations also recognises Myanmar.

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