How much do you know about Myanmar? Take this quiz and find out.
An opening ceremony of a bank branch in Yangon, Myanmar. ((AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) )
Test your knowledge about Myanmar history and politics.
1. What is Myanmar’s official name?
Though commonly referred to by its historic name, Burma, the official name of the country was changed to Myanmar by the military junta in 1989. In 2011, after a series of democratic reforms, the international community began calling the country Myanmar.
Though commonly referred to by its historic name, Burma, the official name of the country was changed to Myanmar by the military junta in 1989. In 2011, after a series of democratic reforms, the international community began calling the country Myanmar.
Though commonly referred to by its historic name, Burma, the official name of the country was changed to Myanmar by the military junta in 1989. In 2011, after a series of democratic reforms, the international community began calling the country Myanmar.
Though commonly referred to by its historic name, Burma, the official name of the country was changed to Myanmar by the military junta in 1989. In 2011, after a series of democratic reforms, the international community began calling the country Myanmar.
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The Burmese Republic |
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The Union of Myanmar |
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The Republic of Myanmar |
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The Republic of the Union of Myanmar |
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