Mon State is a region in southern Myanmar (Burma). It is one of the country's 14 states and divisions
and is named after the Mon people, an ethnic group that has historically inhabited the area. The
capital of Mon State is Mawlamyine, which is also the third-largest city in Myanmar. Geographically,
Mon State is bordered by Kayin State to the east, the Andaman Sea to the west, Bago Region to the
north, and Tanintharyi Region to the south. The state's coastline stretches along the Andaman Sea,
providing access to ports and coastal areas.

Mon updated

Tanintharyi was a region in the southernmost part of Myanmar (Burma). It is one of the 15
administrative regions and located on the southern coast, bordered by the Andaman Sea to
the west and Thailand to the east. The capital of Tanintharyi is Dawei. The region is known
for its beautiful coastline, islands and diverse landscapes making it a potential tourist
destination.

Tanintharyi

Rakhine is a state located in the western part of Myanmar (Burma). It is situated on the Bay
of Bengal and shares international borders with Bangladesh to the northwest and the Chin
State to the east. The capital of Rakhine State is Sittwe. Rakhine State in Myanmar offers a
unique and diverse culture experience along with natural beauty that makes it an attractive
destination for travelers.

Rakhine

Kayin State, also known as Karen State, is a state located in southeastern Myanmar (Burma). It is one
of the 14 administrative divisions of the country. The capital city of Kayin State is Hpa-An.
The state is named after the Karen ethnic group, which is one of the major ethnic groups in Myanmar.
The Karen people have their own distinct language, culture, and traditions. Kayin State is known for
its beautiful landscapes, lush green forests, and picturesque mountains, making it a popular
destination for tourists interested in exploring natural beauty and adventure.

Kayin

Shan State is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including mountains, plateaus, valleys, and rivers.
It shares borders with China to the north, Laos to the east, and Thailand to the south. The Shan State
is home to a variety of ethnic groups, with the Shan people being the predominant group. Other ethnic
minorities residing in the state include the Paoh, Palaung, Intha, and others. Each group has its own
distinct language, culture, and traditions.

Shan

Kachin State is a state located in the northern part of Myanmar (Burma). It is one of the 14
administrative regions of Myanmar and shares borders with China to the north and northeast and
Shan State to the south and southeast, respectively. The capital city of Kachin State is Myitkyina.
The region is known for its diverse geography including mountain ranges, deep valleys and dense
forests. The Hkakabo Razi, Southeast Asia’s highest peak is also situated in Kachin State.

Kachin

Ayeyarwady has been marked as the main rice producer of the country, and continues to retain that
title today. Ayeyarwady Region formerly Ayeyarwady Division and Irrawaddy Division), is a region of
Myanmar, occupying the delta region of the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River). It is bordered by
Bago Region to the north, Bago Region and Yangon Region to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the
south and west. It is contiguous with the Rakhine State in the northwest. Fishery is also important;
Ayeyarwady Region produces fish, prawn, fish-paste, dry fish, dry prawn, and fish sauce.

Ayeyarwady

Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar after Yangon. Mandalay is located on the east bank
of the Irrawaddy river. Mandalay was built mainly in 1857–59 by King Mindon to replace Amarapura
as his capital. It was the last capital of the Myanmar kingdom and fell to British troops in November
1885. During World War II the city was occupied by the Japanese and was almost completely
destroyed, sustaining the heaviest damage during a 12-day siege in March 1945, when it was
retaken by the British Fourteenth Army commanded by General Sir William Slim. Buddhists are
majority in Mandalay which is said to represent “the indestructible heart of Myanmar.” As an
important Buddhist religious center, it is the home of large numbers of monks.

Mandalay

Yangon, also called Rangoon, city, capital of independent Myanmar from 1948 to 2006 when the
government officially proclaimed the Naypyidaw as the new capital of Myanmar. Yangon is located
on the east bank of the Hlaing River. Yangon is the largest City in Myanmar and the industrial and
commercial center of the country. The most notable place in Yangon is the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, a
great Buddhist temple complex that crowns a hill about one mile north of the Cantonment. The
pagoda is a solid brick Buddhist reliquary that is completely covered with gold. It rises 326 feet (99
meters) on a hill 168 feet (51 meters) above the city. Yangon is the site of several other major
religious edifices, including the World Peace Pagoda (1952) and the Sule and Botataung pagodas.