Kyaukphyu

Kyaukphyu

Kyaukphyu is a coastal town in western Myanmar on the Bay of Bengal. It lies in Rakhine state.

Transport

It is the site of a proposed deepwater port for the import of oil destined for China which would thereby bypass the dangerous and pirate-prone Straits of Malacca.

The port is located on Maday island. [ [http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200706/30/eng20070630_388988.html People's Daily Online - Myanmar to build deep-sea port in western state ] ] [ [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/02/content_2407476.htm Xinhua - English ] ]

See also

* Transport in Myanmar

References


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