The capital city of Magway Region is Magway City. In this region, excavation activities revealed fossils of primates that are more than 40 million years old, which has become the pride of the government. One of the few Pyu cities listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site can be found in Magway. Locals living near the Ayeyarwady River use the river as their main transportation system, but those who live away from the river use the road as their major way of transport. Magway is a region packed with beautiful nature and meaningful heritage. Tourists get to enjoy learning about the country and its main religion (Buddhism) by visiting religious sites that showcase amazing architecture and sculpting work.
Origin
The people in Magway are mainly of Bamar descent accompanied by other ethnic groups like Chin, Rakhine, Shan, and Karen. The locals speak Myanmarese and practise Buddhism, Christianity and Islam.
Geography
Magway is bordered by Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Bago Region, Rakhine State, and Chin State. This region has a tropical wet and dry climate with a size of 44,820.6 km2/17,305.3 sq mi.
Interesting facts
The most used transportation system in Magway Region is by road. The region is also well-known to cultivate a variety of sesame seeds and nuts. The region is the largest oil and gas producer in the country.
