Geographic Characteristics

Mon state lies between latitudes 14° 51'N and 17°34'N, and longitudes 96°53'E and 98°12'E and covers an area of 4,748 square miles. It is a costal region hemmed in between the Gulf of Mottama, and the Mottama and Taung-nyo mountains. Mon state has an elongated shape; it measures 194 miles from north to south, and less than 10 miles from east to west at its narrowest part. The coast line is 192 miles long Balu-kyun, Hintha-kyun and Kalagok-kyun are the three most important islands.

Mon state is fairly mountainous; plains and level areas are found in Mawlamyine, Thaton,and Kyaikmaraw Townships. The Thanlwin river and its tributaries- the Gyaing, Attaran and Donthami are the most important rivers. The Attaran valley is fairly wide but is flooded for lack of adequate drainage system; the two other rivers farther south are the War-ka-ru and the Ye rivers.

The climate is damp hot; the chief source of rain is the southwest monsoon. The state capital Mawlamyine receives about 190" of rainfall. The temperature measures on an average 80°F.

About 38.50% of Mon state is covered with forests; the reserved forest area extends over 468,302 ares. Rice is the chief crop in lowland areas, and rubber and fruits are the perennial crops along the lower slopes of moutains. Mon state is also noted for its delicious fruits like durians, mangosteens, pumaloes, and rambutan.Sugar cane, betel nuts and coconuts are also grown.

		

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