GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Arakan Yoma
The Arakan Yoma, or Rakhine Mountains, extend along western Myanmar between the Bay of Bengal coastal belt and the central interior. They are part of the Indo-Burman mountain region.
Fast Facts
- The Bay of Bengal lies west.
- The Irrawaddy basin lies mainly east.
- North–south ridges influence routes between the coast and interior.
Connected lessons
- Arakan YomaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Shan PlateauRelated places
- Bay of BengalRelated places
- Irrawaddy / Ayeyarwady RiverRelated places
- Pegu YomaRelated places