Rakhine State
Rakhine State is a state of Myanmar. Situated the
western coast, it is bordered by Chin State in the
north, Magway Division, Bago Division and Ayeyarwady
Division in the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west,
and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the
northwest. It is located approximately between
latitudes 17°30' north and 21°30' north and east
longitudes 92°10' east and 94°50' east.
The Arakan Yoma mountain range, which rises to
3,063 m at Victoria Peak, separates Rakhine State
from Myanmar proper. Its area is 36,762 km² and its
capital is Sittwe.
The famous unspoilt Ngapali beach is in Rakhine
State, stretching along the Bay of Bengal. It is
famous for its clean aqua blue water and the sandy
beach shore. There are many luxury hotels for
tourists and locals for accommodation. The southern
beach of Kanthaya is reached from Ayeyarwaddy
division by road.
Mrauk U, or the ancient city of the Rakhine
Dynasty is also a popular destination in this state.
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