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	Yangon Division - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yangon Division is an administrative division of Myanmar.
		Yangon Division is situated between latitude 16° 20' north and 17° 50' north and longitudes 95° 45' east and 96° 46' east in the southernmost part of the central plains.
		Yangon Division consists of four districts: Yangon East District, Yangon West District, Yangon North District and Yangon South District, and 45 townships.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yangon_Division (285 words)

	Yangon Summary
		Yangon is the capital of the Union of Myanmar (Burma) and of Yangon Division (2002 est.
		Yangon was originally an ancient Mon settlement known latterly as Dagon (derived from an ancient Pali term meaning "three pots"), a name commemorated in that of Burma's famed Buddhist temple, the Shwedagon, which has stood for centuries on Singuttara Hill.
		Yangon was founded as Dagon in the 500s by the Mon, who had dominated the lower portions of present-day Myanmar at the time.
	www.bookrags.com /Yangon (1514 words)

	Yangon - Myanmar(Burma): a travel description (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon (the former Rangoon) the capital of Myanmar (Burma)
		Taxis are the easiest form of transport and there are thousands of them, they are cheap and range from wrecks to very clean and reliable, local people use them frequently, as vehicles are very expensive and beyond the budget of all but the very few.
		On my visit to Yangon, there appeared to be little political tension in the region, taxi drivers and local people spoke freely about the problems of Myanmar and often of their support for the great champion of democracy Aung San Suu Kyi.
	www21.brinkster.com /rebelbagwan/yangon3.htm (486 words)

	Yangon - Myanmar, Myanmar Travel Information 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon, the capital city, is the main gateway to Myanmar.
		Sule Pagoda, now in downtown Yangon, stood on a small island in the swamp, to the west down to he Hlaing River and Yangon /River to the south.The Shwedagon (then called Kyak Lagun in Mon) was reached across a causeway.
		The discovery of a votive of the Bagan period at Tadagale to the north of Yangon shows that the laterite ridge at the end of which Shwedagon lay was a scene of activity in the Bagan period and the ridge may have provided a road southwards to the Shwedagon Pagoda and Dagon Village beyond.
	myanmartravelinformation.com /index-yangon.htm (1298 words)

	Travel Myanmar Yangon Polestar Travels Tours
		Yangon, the capital city and gateway to the Union of Myanmar, is one of the most attractive cities in the East.
		Yangon Zoo is noted for its collection of wild animals from around the world, rare species, flora and fauna, which have been collected over the years since it was opened in 1906.
		Thanlyin is situated at the confluence of the Yangon and Pegu Rivers; to be exact, on the southern bank of the Pegu River.
	www.myanmarpolestar.com /en/travel_yangon.htm (2626 words)

	AllRefer.com - Yangon, Burma (Myanmar Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		The largest city in Myanmar, Yangon is the transportation hub of the country and its commercial and industrial center.
		Under his rule Yangon was given its present name ("Rangoon" is a less accurate transliteration) and was built up as the chief port of Myanmar.
		Yangon was heavily damaged by an earthquake and tsunami in 1930, and again in World War II.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Y/Yangon.html (326 words)

	Myanmar Travel - Destinations(Yangon)
		Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, is one of the main gateways to Myanmar.
		Yangon was founded by King 'Alaungpaya' on the site of a small settlement called Dagon after the conquer of lower Myanmar in 1755 AD.
		Located at Htaukkyant, about 32 km from Yangon on the road to Bago (Pegu), is a memorial cemetery of Allied Forces Soldiers who scarified their life in the Myanmar during the World War ll.
	www.myanmarmtetours.com /yangon.htm (1854 words)

	Travels Myanmar Services Co., Ltd. Myanmar -- Yangon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon is the capital city and gateway to Myanmar by air and sea.
		Yangon became an important seaport for internal and external trade.
		The City of Bago is situated on the river of same name, 47 miles northeast of Yangon by rail and about 50 miles by road.
	www.travelsmyanmar.com /yangon.html (1070 words)

	Rangoon (Yangon) destination guide by Thaifocus
		Yangon, the capital city, is the gateway to Myanmar.
		The city is flanked on three sides by water; the Hlang or Yangon river flows from the Bago (Pegu) Yoma (hills) down Yangons western and southern sides, then continues another 30km (20 miles) to the gulf of Martaban.
		Yangon's port is 34km inland on the Hlaing River.
	www.thaifocus.com /burma/yangon.htm (591 words)

	Nation's Capital Yangon
		In Yangon, the period from October to February is most enjoyable: the city blooms under the azure cloudless sky and the weather is pleasantly cool and dry with the fresh northerly winds.
		Yangon is the centre of the country's administration and economy and the city is usually vibrant with various commercial activities emanating from the delta area which is the rice bowl of the country.
		Today, the city committee comprises a minimum of seven members and a maximum of fifteen members in addition to the Chairman who is concurrently the Mayor of Yangon and the Joint Secretary who acts as the Head of Office.
	home.san.rr.com /myanmar/pages/yangon.htm (1687 words)

	Yangon
		The history of Yangon is intertwined with the history of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
		Alaungpaya's Yangon was basically a log fortress, with the river frontage in the south, the site of the present 30th street in the west, a line of about 3300' cutting across the modern Maha Bandola Garden, Pansodan and Bo Aung Gyaw street in the north, and Theinbyu Street in the east.
		Yangon Central Railways Station near Aung San Stadium is the main station in Yangon.
	www.myanmars.net /myanmar-travel/myanmar-yangon/yangon.htm (1806 words)

	Yangon Myanmar
		YANGON (Rangoon) :: the capital of Myanmar since 1885 when Mandalay's short period as the center of the last Burmese Kingdom ended.
		The city, today with an population of over five million, is lined by the Yangon River on the west and the Bago River on the south.
		Sule Pagoda : Situated in the very centre of downtown Yangon, the tall zedi of Sule Pagoda makes an excellent landmark; in fact it’s used as a milestone from which all addresses to the north are measured.
	www.uniteam-travel-myanmar.com /yangon.html (669 words)

	DPS Online Myanmar - Burma Map : Yangon Map (Rangoon Map), The Map of Yangon City, Myanmar (Burma)
		Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small villiage called Dagon when he conquered lower myanmar in 1755.
		Yangon became the capital of Myanmar in 1885 (120 years on 6th Nov 2005), and is a thriving seaport and the main gateway of air and sea travel.
		Yangon sits on a spit of land surrounded on three sides by water Yangon has a unique charm with its old colonial building such as Strand Hotel and Governor's Residence (Pansea), tree lined boulevards, vest bustling local markets and tranquil lakes.
	www.dpsmap.com /yangon/index.shtml (311 words)

	YANGON, Goldenlandpages <http://www.goldenlandpages.com>
		The golden umbrella (Hti) was recently replaced by a new one on 4 April 1999, and enriched with gold bells, and jewellery spontaneously donated on the spot by the devotees.
		This is the biggest wholesale market in Yangon where a variety of commodities are distributed all over the country.
		The huge complex resembles the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon with a central Stupa crowned with a golden hti and surrounded by smaller stupas and nat temples.
	www.goldenlandpages.com /hotspots/yangon.htm (1297 words)

	Yangon, Myanmar, travel, golf, hotels, visa, airlines, Burma
		Built on a small hill in central Yangon (Rangoon) the great golden dome rises almost 100m and dominates the city skyline.
		The bell was dropped in the Yangon River and the British were unable to raise it.
		The Burmese were allowed to try their luck, and they placed logs and bamboo under the bell until it floated to the surface and was restored to its rightful place.
	www.yangon-myanmar.com /articles_shwedagon.htm (809 words)

	Myanmar ( Burma ) Travel : Myanmar Vacation : Attraction Palace In Myanmar : Yangon
		Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar, is so evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes it has earned the name of "The Garden City of the East".
		Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small town called Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755.
		The landmark at the Yangon City center and symbol of downtown Yangon is situated right at the heart of the city.
	www.journeysmyanmar.com /highlights_of_myanmar_yangon.htm (2167 words)

	Yangon Hotels by SmartStays - Lowest room rates and hotel reservations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon, the cosmopolitan capital city of Myanmar, still maintains its colonial charm with wide tree lined avenues, tranquil lakes, and gracious turn of the century architecture.
		The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the city skyline, while at street level Yangon is a paradise for hunting out a variety of exotic arts and crafts.
		Strand Hotel Yangon was built in 1901, as one of a grand group of hotels owned by the Sarkies brothers, the Strand Hotel is recognised as a national landmark and has recently...
	www.asia-hotel.net /yangon-myanmar (804 words)

	Myanmar Travel - Yangon Division
		Yangon is the Capital City of Yangon Division, and is one of the main gateways to Myanmar.
		Yangon was founded by King "Alaungpaya" after the conquest of Mon king on the site of a small settlement called "Dagon when he conquer lower Myanmar in 1755 AD.
		Yangon was gained it's original pronunciation in 1990.
	www.myanmarmtetours.com /yangon_division.htm (290 words)

	Yangon(Rangoon), Capital City, Gateway to Myanmar(Burma), www.LodgingMyanmar.Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon has earned the name of "the Garden City of the East." Founded by King Alaungphaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755.
		Yangon means "End of Strife" which was anglicised to Rangoon after the British annexed Myanmar in 1885.
		Yangon night life can be experienced around City Central Plazas where restaurants, music pubs and Karaoke lounges are located.
	www.lodgingmyanmar.com /yangon.html (156 words)

	Yangon, Thanlyin and Bago in Myanmar
		The main attraction of Yangon is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda.
		Towering 100 meters above the green cityscape of Yangon, the Shwedagon is a landmark visible from afar.
		Only 30 minutes' drive from Yangon across the Bago River (to the south of Yangon city) Thanlyin was a major port from the 14th to the 18th century until it was displaced by Yangon in 1755, and was briefly controlled by the Portuguese adventurer de Brito at the beginning of the 17th century.
	toureast.8k.com /yan_bgo (572 words)

	Hotel Nikko Royal Lake Yangon >> Myanmar (Burma)
		Hotel Nikko Royal Lake Yangon is located along the shore of Royal Lake and just 10 minutes away from the central Yangon.
		Yangon International Airport is 20km North and 30 minutes away from the Hotel.
		Yangon Central Railway Station is 2km South and just about 10 minutes from the Hotel.
	www.nikkoyangon.net /location.htm (197 words)

	Yangon Stopover Tour
		Transfer to the hotel and begin sightseeing including colorful downtown Yangon, Chaukhtatkyi, a colossal reclining Buddha; a scenic photo stop on beautiful Kandawgyi Lake and the Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's most impressive golden pagodas.
		Continue sightseeing in Yangon with a visit to the National Museum, filled with cultural exhibits from Myanmar's colorful past, and also visit a family run glass blowing factory.
		Return to Yangon by car and afternoon visit to the famous Scott market, a sprawling 79 year old complex filled with handicrafts of Myanmar.
	www.explore-myanmar.com /YangonStopover.asp (250 words)

	International School Yangon (Yangon) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon is a peaceful metropolis, where the people are helpful and approachable.
		The combination of strong cultural traditions and bustle of city life in Yangon creates a contrast that is quite captivating.
		Yangon includes many forms of entertainment ranging from arcades and amusement parks to cultural theaters and movie houses.
	www.isy.net.mm /yangon/main.htm (805 words)

	Grand Plaza Parkroyal Yangon in Myanmar, Yangon, City Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Grand Plaza Parkroyal, Yangon is a welcoming hotel that encapsulates the charm of colonial Myanmar in a modern setting.
		Situated in the Central Business District of Yangon, at the Grand Plaza Parkroyal, Yangon you enjoy the convenience of easy access to Yangon town centre and the facilities of a modern hotel whilst still encapsulated by the beauty of a time since past.
		Myanmars rich cultural heritage is reflected in the Grand Plaza Parkroyal, Yangons 300 spacious and elegantly appointed hotel rooms and suites.
	www.asia-hotel.net /grand-plaza-parkroyal-yangon-myanmar (330 words)

	Yangon (Rangoon) - Myanmar (Burma)
		Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of "The Garden City of the East" Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755.
		Only 30 minutes' drive from Yangon, Thanlyin was a major port from the 14th to the century, until it was displaced by Yangon in 1755, and was briefly controlled by the Portuguese adventurer de Brito at the beginning of the 17th century.
		However when Yangon residents increased up to 60,000 in 1860, the original plotting of Yangon had to be expanded.
	www.dpsmap.com /travel/yangon.htm (1454 words)

	Yangon International Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Yangon International Hotel is situated at the Prime Land of Yangon, Myanmar as a Japanese Investment Hotel.
		The main goal of Yangon International Hotel is to achieve the friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and Myanmar as well as other countries all over the world through the Culture and Beauty of Myanmar Yangon International is surely at your Service.
		Yangon International Hotel is situated at the Prime Land of Yangon, Myanmar as japanese Investment Hotel.The main goal of Yangon International Hotel is to achieve the friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and Myanmar as well as other countries all over the world through the Culture and Beauty of Myanmar.
	www.yangoncity.com.mm /atoz/Ygn_inter_hotel/index.asp (162 words)

	Yangon Tour, Hotel & Travel Information
		Rangoon, or Burmese Yangon, is actually not a particularly old city, although an initial settlement in the same place dates back about 2,500 years.
		Until the middle of the 18th century Yangon had been a small Mon village by the name of Dagon.
		In 1852, during the second Anglo-Burmese war, the small town of Yangon was again conquered by the British, who this time did not withdraw, but on the contrary turned the town into the administrative center of southern Myanmar, which at that time was under their control.
	www.myanmarventure.com /myanmar/sights/yangon.html (402 words)

	rubyland.net, Yangon
		Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755.
		The name Yangon means "End of Strife" which was Anglicized to Rangoon.
		Yangon International Air- port and Mandalay International Airport are the main gateways and there are regular daily flights to Yangon from Bangkok and Singapore.
	www.rubyland.net /ygn.htm (615 words)

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