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Kachin State (Burmese: ကချင်ပြည်နယ်; Kachin: Jinghpaw Mungdaw) is the northernmost state of Myanmar. It is bordered by China to the north and east ( Tibet and Yunnan , respectively), Shan State to the south, and Sagaing Region and India ( Arunachal Pradesh ) to the west.
The Kachin Hills are a heavily forested group of highlands in the extreme northeastern area of the Kachin State of Burma.They consist of a series of ranges running mostly in a N/S direction, including the Kumon Bum subrange of which the highest peak is Bumhpa Bum with an elevation of 3,411 metres (11,191 ft) [1] one of the ultra-prominent peaks of Southeast Asia.
The capitals of states and regions in Myanmar are bolded. In Myanmar, the definition of a city is ambiguous with the Burmese term မြို့ ('myo') being translated as any urban area. The General Administration Department only explicitly defines the three cities of Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyidaw. [2] An enlargeable map of Myanmar.
Mohnyin Township [1] (Burmese: မိုးညှင်းမြို့နယ်; also Kamaing Township) is a township of Mohnyin District in the Kachin State of Burma (Myanmar). [2] The principal town and administrative centre is Mohnyin. Jade and gem quality kyanite [3] are produced in Mohnyin Township, as well as amber, gold, asafoetida ...
Most cities in Myanmar are contained within one township like Pathein. In some cases, the rural portions of the township may be administered semi-independently as sub-townships. [9] In larger cities, like Mandalay, the municipality may be functionally administered at a district level with townships acting de facto as subdivisions of a city. [10]
Myanmar's improved international reputation was indicated by ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014. [128] Map of Myanmar and its divisions, including Shan State, Kachin State, Rakhine State and Karen State
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Putao (Burmese: ပူတာအိုမြို့) is a town in Kachin State, Myanmar and the principal town in Putao Township.The area around Putao is famous for its variety of birds and rare orchids, especially the so-called "Black Orchid" found in the mountains surrounding Putao.