When Myanmar won its independence from the U.K. in 1948, it was still known by this name
The country's official full name is the "Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar" ..... On 2 March 1962, the military led by General Ne Win took control of 
Burma... [DOC] [TLE] History of Burma [PAR] The Nation we know as Burma was first formed during the goldenage of Pagan in 
the 11th century.