Mon State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Mon State is an administrative division of Myanmar located along the Andaman Sea coast. It is historically significant for the ancient Mon kingdoms and the early spread of Theravada Buddhism in the region. The state capital is Mawlamyine, and it shares a border with Thailand.
Statistics
Area
12,296.60 km²
Population
1,717,166