GEOQUIZ: What is another name used for the country of Myanmar?
Answer: Burma. In 1989, military government changed the official English name, which dates to 1885. In the Burmese language, the country had been known as Myanma, or Mranma Pran, since the 13th century. The country’s name remains a subject of controversy, with nations, organizations and media outlets varying in which name they use.
