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Rakhine State: State of Myanmar
Rakhine State, formerly known as Arakan State, is a state in Myanmar (Burma). Situated on the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State to the north, Magway Region, Bago Region and Ayeyarwady Region to 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 longitudes 92°10' east and 94°50' east. The Arakan Mountains or Rakhine Yoma separated Rakhine State from central Burma from North to South. Off the coast of Rakhine State there are some fairly large islands such as Ramree, Cheduba and Myingun. Rakhine State has an area of 36,762 square kilometres (14,194 sq mi) and its capital is Sittwe.

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Indians in Myanmar's Rakhine state advised to leave amid deteriorating security | Oneindia News [Video]

Indians in Myanmar's Rakhine state advised to leave amid deteriorating security | Oneindia News

A travel advisory has been issued by the Indian government, urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid escalating violence and security concerns. This comes as Myanmar..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:20Published

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