Yangon

[ yang-gon, ‑-gawn ]

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noun

former capital of Myanmar (Burma), located in the southern part of the country. See Nay Pyi Taw.

Yangon

/ ��æŋˈɡɒ�� /

noun

the largest city and chief port of Myanmar (Burma): officially superseded as capital in 2006 by Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw), though still retaining some of the functions of government; an industrial city and transport centre; dominated by the gold-covered Shwe Dagon pagoda, 112 m (368 ft) high. Pop: 4 082 000 (2005 est) Former name (official until 1989, still widely used in English)Rangoon

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A Yangon resident told AFP that many of her neighbours believed in the prediction.

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The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital, and some offices have reportedly been moved to Yangon.

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Another worker in Mandalay told a BBC reporter in Yangon that communication had been near impossible.

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Soe Lwin, in Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, said he felt the first earthquake for a "long time" and added that residents are worried about the potential for more aftershocks.

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A 90-year-old bridge crumbled, while sections of the main highway linking Yangon to the city were torn apart.

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