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   Yangon (/ ˌ j æ ŋ ˈ ɡ ɒ n /; Burmese: ရန်ကုန်; pronounced [jàɰ̃.ɡòʊɰ̃], MLCTS Ranku.an), formerly romanized as Rangoon, [4] [5] is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar (also known as Burma).

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3. www.britannica.com › place › YangonYangon | Map, Myanmar, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Yangon, city, capital of independent Myanmar (Burma) from 1948 to 2006, when the government officially proclaimed the new city of Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) the capital of the country. Yangon is located in the southern part of the country on the east bank of the Yangon, or Hlaing, River (eastern mouth.

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   • Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and is simply stunning. This is the main attraction that you have to see when you are in Yangon and the pagoda is also one of the most sacred sites to the Buddhist community in Myanmar.
   • Eat at 999 Shan Noodle. Many visitors to Myanmar don’t realize that the food is simply delicious, as Burmese cuisine has failed to catch on as much as other Asian foodstuffs worldwide.
   • Walk through Chinatown. Yangon has a sizeable Chinese population and as you would imagine it also has its own Chinatown. This is one of the best places to visit in the city if you are looking for local markets as well as a whole plethora or barbecue and street food options.
   • Visit the Sule Pagoda. Sule Pagoda was built some 2,500 years ago and is one of the most famous temples in the city. What makes this pagoda so unique is that it is located in the middle of a rather modern part of town which serves to highlight its historical importance.

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   Discover Yangon, Myanmar's largest city and commercial hub, with its rich cultural and historical attractions. Find out the best things to do, see and eat, from the golden Shwedagon Paya to the colonial-era Secretariat.

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   Discover the charm of Yangon, Myanmar's former capital, with its colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and pagodas. Learn about the highlights, culture, transport and history of this city that blends tradition and modernity.

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   Sep 5, 2017 · Looking for things to do in Yangon, the most vibrant and busiest city in Myanmar? In this post, you’ll find not only the best Yangon attractions but also many other tips 😉. Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, was founded as Dagon in the early 11th century.

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   Is Yangon a city?

   • Yangon River Yangon River, Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon, city, capital of independent Myanmar (Burma) from 1948 to 2006, when the government officially proclaimed the new city of Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) the capital of the country.

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   Why is Yangon called Yangon?

   • Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and the industrial and commercial centre of the country. It was known abroad as Rangoon until 1989, when the government of Myanmar requested that Yangon, a transliteration reflecting the Burmese pronunciation of the city’s name, be used by other countries.

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   Why is Yangon important?

   • Yangon remains the largest city and the most important commercial, economic and cultural center of Myanmar. On 7 May 2005, a series of coordinated bombings occurred in the city of Yangon, Myanmar. Eleven people were killed in the attack, and one of the 162 people that were injured was a member of the LCMS mission team to Myanmar.

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   Why is Yangon the capital of Myanmar?

   • They changed the capital of Myanmar to Naypyidaw in 2006, but until now, Yangon is remembered as the charming ancient capital lies at the junction of Yangon and Bago rivers when people mention to Myanmar. This is the biggest city also the economy center of Myanmar and now developing fast with the foreign investment.

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   When did Yangon become Rangoon?

   • Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, was founded as Dagon in the early 11th century. After the British seized it during the Anglo-Burmese wars in the 1850s, it became known as Rangoon, until 1989, when it assumed its current name.

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   Is Yangon a good place to live?

   • The city is also home to the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda – Myanmar's most sacred and famous Buddhist pagoda. Yangon suffers from deeply inadequate infrastructure, especially compared to other major cities in Southeast Asia, such as Jakarta, Bangkok or Hanoi.

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   Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, is by far the most exciting place in the country to be right now, as former political exiles, Asian investors and foreign adventurers flock in. As Myanmar's commercial and artistic hub, it's Yangon that most reflects the changes that have occurred since the country reopened to the world.