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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Myanmar an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Myitkyina - Myanmar, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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MYITKYINA OVERVIEW |
| The town of Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State in Myanmar (formerly Burma), located 919 miles from Yangon, or 487 miles from Mandalay. In Burmese it means "near the big river", and in fact "Myitkyina" lies on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River, just below 26 miles from Myit-sone or the confluence of its two headstreams (the N-Maikha and Malikha rivers). It is the northernmost river port and railway terminus in Myanmar. The population is a mix of Kachin, Shan, Bamar peoples and some Chinese and Indians. Fragrant rice produced near Myitkyina, called khat cho, is considered the best in Myanmar.
During World War II, Myitkyina fell to the Allied forces under General Joseph Stilwell after a prolonged siege and heavy fighting between Nationalist Chinese divisions and Merrill's Marauders of the Northern Combat Area Command and the besieged elements of the 33rd Imperial Japanese Army under General Masaki Honda. The town was strategically important not only because of its rail and water links to the rest of Burma, but also because it was on the planned route of the Ledo Road.
As the capital of the State, it has government offices, and a greater population than other cities in the State. The Kachin language is a common language among Kachin, but Burmese is the national language and everyone can speak Burmese. It has two big markets, Myitkyina University, an teachers college, a nursing school, and a computer institution which are controlled by the government, and many other private colleges of various religious affiliations and institutions of English language.
The city has a population of approximately 150,000. Major religions are Christianity and Buddhism, but other religions such as animism, Hinduism and Islam are also practised. Foreigners are now free to visit Myitkyina without prior government permission.
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