Union Of Burma (Noun)
Meaning
A mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal; "much opium is grown in Myanmar".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Union of Burma was renamed the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma in 1974, and then the Union of Myanmar in 1989.
- Myanmar, also known as the Union of Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia with a diverse geography and rich cultural heritage.
- The country was known as the Union of Burma until 1989, when the ruling military junta changed its name to the Union of Myanmar.
- In 1948, the Union of Burma gained independence from British colonial rule and became a sovereign nation.
- The Union of Burma was a major producer of rice, teak, and other natural resources, which contributed to its economic growth.