As proper nouns the difference between yangon and rangoon
is that yangon is the largest city and former capital of Myanmar (Burma). Formerly known as Rangoon. The administrative capital has been moved to Naypyidaw or Nay Pyi Taw while Rangoon is yangon, which was the capital of Burma or Myanmar before Naypyidaw or Nay Pyi Taw was made the capital.
yangon
English
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
The largest city and former capital of Myanmar (Burma). Formerly known as Rangoon. The administrative capital has been moved to Naypyidaw or Nay Pyi Taw.
Anagrams
*
----
rangoon
English
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
Yangon, which was the capital of Burma or Myanmar before Naypyidaw or Nay Pyi Taw was made the capital.
Usage notes
"Rangoon" was the historical spelling, based on the pronunciation of the city's autonym in the Rakhine dialect of Burmese. It is still widely used.[the US government still used it as of March 15, 2007 (in the CIA World Factbook)] The spelling Yangon, preferred by the Burmese, has also become widely accepted.
Derived terms
* Rangoonese
References
Anagrams
*
*