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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by InfoMofo
It's also worth noting that the use of the name "Myanmar" is considered somewhat controversial by Burmese expats, many of whom do not recognize the name change as it was done by the military junta.
This is so silly....Burma is the name provided by the occupying British,
Myanmar relates closely back to the original name,
as I understand the etymology.
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