| Myanmar is formerly called Burma, it's a thriving country in southeastern Asia. Its former Burmese name Pyi-Daung-Su-Shay-Lis-Tha-Ma-Da-Myan-Ma-Naing-Daw, meaning The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma. But changed its name to Union of Myanmar in 1989. The country ranks among the world's leading rice exporters. Trained elephants haul the world's best teakwood logs from Myanmar's thick forests. Oil wells gush along the Irrawaddy River. Mines produce precious stones such as jade, and minerals, including lead and zinc. Rubber trees grow on coastal plantations. Rangoon is the capital and largest city. |
