Yangon is a region of importance nestled on the south-central part of Myanmar. Yangon is the capital of the Yangon region and the erstwhile capital of Myanmar. It is also the current commercial capital of the country as well as Yangon's largest city. The city houses a large number of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia and has a unique colonial-era urban core that has been maintained over the years. The area around the Sule Pagoda is more than 2000 years old and is the commercial core of the city. Yangon is a vibrant city in flux and undergoing modernisation and also one of the most attractive cities in southeast Asia. Yangon is home to the nation’s most beloved landmark, the glorious Shwedagon Pagoda. The city was founded by King Alaungpaya of the Kone Baung Dynasty when he took the village of Dagon in 1755. He named the settlement Yangon which means 'end of strife”. It has a unique charm with tree-lined streets, serene parks and tranquil lakes combined with the hustle and bustle of street vendors and thriving markets. Recent years have seen the modernisation of the urban landscape but Yangon still boasts the highest concentration of colonial heritage in the region
Origin
People from Myanmarese, Chinese, Indian and Engalo lineages live in Yangon. People mostly speak Myanmar/Burmese and English and follow Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.
Geography
Yangon has a mild climate and is generally warm throughout the year. It is bordered by Bago Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Kayin State and Mon State and extends across 576 km2.
Interesting facts
Yangon city, the former capital of Myanmar is the capital of Yangon region. Yangon is home to 5.21 million people
