Myeik

Myeik (also known as Mergui Archipelago) is a group of islands located in the Southern region of Myanmar on the Andaman Sea. It comprises more than 800 pristine islands of varying sizes. These untouched islands are renowned for their pristine white-sand beaches and diverse marine life. Myeik City, located in the far south of the region is a must see. Apart from being a gorgeous and remote island, Myeik also has a host of to an amazing colonial-era buildings, and boasts a 500-year long nautical history. The clear waters are also perfect for pearl cultivation. For a nature lover, Myeik is heaven on earth. The unparallel diversity of flora and fauna coupled with breathtaking underwater scenes and marine life make for an unforgettable holiday destination. Apart from the sea, Myeik has a number of lakes, lagoons and abundant wildlife, all typically laying undiscovered by travellers. It’s time to uncover the Myeik Archipelago.

ORGIN	GEOGRAPHY	INTERESTING FACTS
People of Dawei, Bamar, Rakhine, Mon, Shan, Burmese-Thai, Kayin, Salone and Malay lineage are part of the region. They typically speak Myanmarese/Burmese, Dawei and Thai and are followers of Buddhism, Christianity and Islam.	Myeik has a tropical monsoon climate and is very warm throughout the year. Extending across 43,345 sq.km/16,736 miles, it is bordered by Mon State, the Andaman Sea and Thailand. Heavy rains fall typically from May to September.	From the late 13th Century to the middle of 18 Century, Myeik was part of the Thai Kingdoms of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. Myeik is famous for it’s products such as pearl, rubber, bird’s nest, dried fish, dried prawn and shrimp paste.