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Gauthier Schouten, Dutch Explorer, 1660 - As we ascended sufficiently high up the mountain, we could descry the city of Arakan and the golden roofs of the palace, which shone magnificently in the rays of the sun. Here and there, both in the mountain and in the valleys the eye fell on many pagodas, which made the view most enchanting. To the other side lay our settlement and our residence, with lakes, fish-ponds, orchards, and country houses. On the opposite side of the mountain was a descent into a lovely country which in the far distance was seen to be encircled by yet another mountain dotted with townships, villages and beautiful fields. Indeed, it would be difficult to imagine a more enchanting landscape.

Trip to Arakan, February 2009.
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Rakhine State (Burmese: ရခိုင်ပြည်နယ်, Rakhine pronunciation [ɹəkʰàiɴ pɹènè]; Burmese pronunciation: [jəkʰàiɴ pjìnɛ̀]; formerly Arakan) is a Burmese state. Situated on the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State in the north, Magway Region, Bago Region and Ayeyarwady Region in the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west, and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the northwest. It is located approximately between latitudes 17°30' north and 21°30' north and east longitudes 92°10' east and 94°50' east. The Arakan Mountains, which rise to 3,063 metres (10,049 ft) at Victoria Peak, separate Rakhine State from central Burma. Off the coast of Rakhine State there are some fairly large islands such as Cheduba and Myingun Island. Rakhine State has an area of 36,762 square kilometres (14,194 sq mi) and its capital is Sittwe.

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Olivier Gutknecht 1 over 2 years ago
Rakhine village on Lemro River — Fotopedia
What about this one ?
Keith Teare 19 almost 3 years ago
This Album only enhances your already huge reputation as a fantastic observer and documentor. Fabulous!
Jean-Marie Hullot 525 almost 3 years ago
Thanks :)
Bertrand Guiheneuf 142 almost 3 years ago
Mrauk'U — Fotopedia
Very nice album !
Olivier Gutknecht 1 almost 3 years ago
Indeed. Great album ! Are you looking for contributors ?
Jean-Marie Hullot 525 almost 3 years ago
No, no contributors for this personal trip album. I'll move the photos in the appropriate pages of the Myanmar album. This is where collaboration should happen. Thanks for your comment!
Bertrand Guiheneuf 142 almost 3 years ago
ok