Southern Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region—sometimes spelled Irrawaddy Region—is referred to as the "Rice Bowl of Myanmar" due to its enormous rice production. It is renowned for its picturesque coastal towns, traditional fishing villages, and stunning river delta. The area is essential to Myanmar's fishing, trade, and agricultural sectors. Pathein is the capital city and it is also the largest city. The population is around 6.5 million and the area is approximately 35,964 km².