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Mandalay Division
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Mandalay, the last capital of the Myanmar Kings, is
located in Central Myanmar, 668 km north of Yangon. Also known as
Ratanabon-nepyidaw (meaning Gem City), it was built in 1857 by King
Mindom. Today, it is the second largest city boasting its rich cultural
heritage. It is also the commericial centre with rail, road, river and
air links to all parts of the country.
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Yangon Division
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Yangon, the capital city is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of Garden City of the East. Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar i 1755. The name Yangon means "End of Strife" which was anglicized to Rangoon. The present day Yangon covers over 35o sq km and has a population of over 5 million.
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