What is another word for yangon?
Pronunciation: [jˈaŋɒn] (IPA) 
Yangon is one of the largest cities in Myanmar that is situated in the southern part of the country. Though this is the most popular name for the city, there are other synonyms that are sometimes being used to address it. Rangoon is the former name of Yangon, given during the British colonial period. Other synonyms include Dagon, which is the former name of the city before it was changed to Yangon, and End of Strife, which was given to symbolize the end of the battle between the Mon and the Burmese kingdoms where Yangon was situated. The city is also called the Garden City of the East due to its lush surroundings and greenery.
