Former name of Myanmar (5)

I believe the answer is:

burma

(Other definitions for burma that I've seen before include "Country no longer" , "Another name for Myanmar" , "old country" , "Alternative name for Myanmar" , "Country of SE Asia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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