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==Time as Capital== |
==Time as Capital== |
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Located in the south central region of the country, the present military [[junta]] began moving government ministries from [[Yangon]] (Rangoon) to Pyinmana on November 7, 2005 at exactly 0636 hours. On November 11, at 11 AM, a second convoy of 1,100 military trucks carrying 11 military battalions and 11 government ministries left Yangon. |
Located in the south central region of the country, the present military [[junta]] began moving government ministries from [[Yangon]] (Rangoon) to Pyinmana on November 7, 2005 at exactly 0636 hours. On November 11, at 11 AM, a second convoy of 1,100 military trucks carrying 11 military battalions and 11 government ministries left Yangon. {{ref|www.bangkokpost.com.94}} |
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Reasons for moving the capital to Pyinmana are unclear, although the official government reasons that the city is more central and is better located to serve the nation's needs. Some suggestions have also been made that the city is more strategically located (further inland than Yangon) should Myanmar come under attack in a situation similar to the [[US invasion of Iraq]]. Pyinmana is also strategically placed near the [[Shan]], [[Chin]] and [[Karen]] states in case of civil conflicts. Some have suggested the move was due to the orders of Senior General [[Than Shwe]]'s personal [[astrologer]]. Others also think that military government move because they fear the developing cities. |
Reasons for moving the capital to Pyinmana are unclear, although the official government reasons that the city is more central and is better located to serve the nation's needs. Some suggestions have also been made that the city is more strategically located (further inland than Yangon) should Myanmar come under attack in a situation similar to the [[US invasion of Iraq]]. Pyinmana is also strategically placed near the [[Shan]], [[Chin]] and [[Karen]] states in case of civil conflicts. Some have suggested the move was due to the orders of Senior General [[Than Shwe]]'s personal [[astrologer]]. Others also think that military government move because they fear the developing cities. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*"Astrologer behind capital shift". (Nov. 9, 2005). ''[[New Straits Times]]'', p. 12. |
*"Astrologer behind capital shift". (Nov. 9, 2005). ''[[New Straits Times]]'', p. 12. |
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# {{note|www.bangkokpost.com.94}} {{Web reference | title=Bangkok Post Perspective Sunday 04 December 2005 - THE MOVE TO PYINMANA | url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/Perspective/04Dec2005_pers01.php | date=December 7 | year=2005 }} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 22:21, 7 December 2005
Pyinmana (population 97,400 (2005 estimate) is a city in Mandalay Division of Myanmar. A greenfield site two miles west of Pyinmana, as of yet unnamed, became the administrative capital of Myanmar on November 7, 2005. Pyinmana is approximately 320 km north of Yangon.
Time as Capital
Located in the south central region of the country, the present military junta began moving government ministries from Yangon (Rangoon) to Pyinmana on November 7, 2005 at exactly 0636 hours. On November 11, at 11 AM, a second convoy of 1,100 military trucks carrying 11 military battalions and 11 government ministries left Yangon. [1]
Reasons for moving the capital to Pyinmana are unclear, although the official government reasons that the city is more central and is better located to serve the nation's needs. Some suggestions have also been made that the city is more strategically located (further inland than Yangon) should Myanmar come under attack in a situation similar to the US invasion of Iraq. Pyinmana is also strategically placed near the Shan, Chin and Karen states in case of civil conflicts. Some have suggested the move was due to the orders of Senior General Than Shwe's personal astrologer. Others also think that military government move because they fear the developing cities.
References
- "Astrologer behind capital shift". (Nov. 9, 2005). New Straits Times, p. 12.
- ^ "Bangkok Post Perspective Sunday 04 December 2005 - THE MOVE TO PYINMANA". December 7.
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External links
- Burma begins move to new capital, BBC News report 6 November 2005
- Burma's confusing capital move, BBC News report 8 november 2005