history of Myanmar, a survey of important events and people in the history of Myanmar. Located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia, Myanmar is bordered by China to the north and northeast, Laos to the east, Thailand to the southeast, the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest, Bangladesh to the west, and India to the northwest. In 1989 the country’s official English name, which it had held since 1885, was changed from the Union of Burma to the Union of Myanmar; in the Burmese language the country had been known as Myanma (or, ...(100 of 10428 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!