Nay Pyi Taw, (Burmese: “Abode of Kings”) also spelled Nay Pyi Daw or Naypyidaw, city, capital of Myanmar (Burma).
- What was the old capital of Burma?
- What is Burma called now?
- What is Burma's major export?
- Who ruled Myanmar?
- Is Burma a part of India?
What was the old capital of Burma?
Myanmar: Yangon to Naypyidaw
Yangon, also called Rangoon, was the capital from 1948 to November 6, 2005, when the country's military rulers moved the seat of government 320 km north to Naypyidaw. The new capital is more centrally and strategically located.
What is Burma called now?
Since the 1989 decision to change the English name from "Burma" to "Myanmar", adoption of the new name in the English-speaking world has been mixed.
What is Burma's major export?
Oil and natural gas dominate Myanmar's exports. Other exports include vegetables, wood, fish, clothing, rubber and fruits. Myanmar's main exports partners are China, India, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
Who ruled Myanmar?
The British East India Company seized control of the administration of Myanmar after three Anglo-Burmese Wars in the 19th century, and the country became a British colony. After a brief Japanese occupation, Myanmar was reconquered by the Allies and gained independence in 1948.
Is Burma a part of India?
The British colony of Burma was part of the British run-state in India, the Empire of India, from 1824 to 1937. Burma was separated from the rest of the Indian Empire in 1937, just ten years before India became an independent country, in 1947.