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Southern Burma is a region of the Burma.
To know
Geographical notes
The region of southern Burma corresponds to the plains crossed by the middle and lower course of the Irrawaddy River and its tributaries. It is the hottest area in the country.
Territories and tourist destinations
The territory is made up of the following regions:
- Yangon region - There is located theformer capital, the largest city in Burma and the main entry point for Western tourists. Yangon it is of considerable interest for its pagodas and sumptuous colonial-era palaces.
- Ayeyarwady region (or Irrawaddy) - To the east of Yangon, the Ayeyarwady region occupies the delta of the river of the same name (Irrawaddy) whose branches wind through dense forests interspersed with rice fields.
- Bago region (Pegu) - North of Yangon the territory of Bago is crossed by the tourists who have decided to reach Bagan or Mandalay by land (by train or bus). However, those who stop there are rare. The capital Bago (ex Pegu) is about 80 km from Yangon; was founded in the 6th century AD. from the people of the Mon. Another place that could be considered is Pyay (or Prome), city on the Ayeyarwady River halfway between Yangon and Bagan, in the vicinity of which there is an archaeological site, the "Sri Kittara" or "Sri Ksetra", the ancient capital of the Pyu from the 2nd to the 9th century AD.
Urban centers
- Pathein (Bassein) - Capital of the Ayeyarwady region.
- Pegu (Bago) - It houses countless Buddhist temples.
- Prome (or Pyay)
- Thanlyin - Historic port city near Yangon.
- Toungoo
- Twante - River city on the Irrawaddy delta famous for its pottery.
- Yangon (Rangoon) - It was the Burmese capital until 2005 when the role of capital passed to Naypyidaw.
Other destinations
How to get
By plane
Ayeyarwady Region is served by Pathein Airport.
How to get around
What see
- Cape Negrais: This headland west of the Irrawaddy delta is a point of interest with picturesque beaches and large cliffs.
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Southern Burma
