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Important facts about the city
The economic hub and gateway to Myanmar, Yangon is green with lush tropical trees, shady parks and picturesque lakes.
The city was founded by King Alaungpaya in 1755. The name Yangon, which means "end of strife", was changed to Rangoon when the British annexed Burma (then Myanmar) in 1885.
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