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The geography of Burma is quite rugged, with steep mountains running along its eastern and western borders. This is contrasted by rivers and valleys throughout the center of the country.

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Geography of Burma

Burma, the traditional name of a country in southeastern Asia whose official name is Union of Myanmar.

Geography of Mandalay

Mandalay, Burma, the nation's second largest city. It is on the Irrawaddy River in north-central Burma, some 350 miles (560 km) north of Rangoon, the national capital.

Geography of Moulmein

Moulmein, Burma, a port on the Andaman Sea at the mouth of the Salween River, 100 miles (160 km) east of Rangoon.

Geography of Rangoon

Rangoon (Burmese: Yangon), Burma, the nation's capital and largest city. It is on the Rangoon River on the delta of the Irrawaddy River, about 25 miles (40 km) north of the Andaman Sea.