Why did Myanmar (Burma) recently move its capital to Pyinmana?

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One report suggests the adverse followings of Gen. Than Shwe's faith in astrology and the expectations that 'his government would fall if he did not quickly set up a new capital'. "The astrologers have warned that Than Shwe's star is in decline and will reach its nadir in April. The only way the ruling general can save the regime, according to their predictions, is to move the capital from Rangoon." http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/12/25/MNGMDGD9OP1.DTL&feed=rss.news More likely, of course, is that Pyinmana is more strategically placed for military operations, a more central geographic location, the regime will have better access to the frontier areas, along the borders with India, China and Thailand as stated in this report: http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/HD04Ae03.html Apr 26 06, 10:41 PM

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