Kachin State is located in the northern border of Myanmar, and the Irrawaddy River, which is the main lifeline of Myanmar, flows through Kachin State, Myitkyina Township, It flows from the confluence of Meykha River and Malikha River near Tanphe Village. Kachin State is located between northeastern India and China’s Yunnan Province. It is a state that is rich in natural resources, beautiful water and forests, and is located in a geographically economic center. Kachin State has an area of 34,379.22 square miles and an estimated population of 2 million. Most of Kachin, Shan and Burma live there.
Kachin State is not only in Myanmar but also the only region in Southeast Asia with glaciers. It is a region rich in natural resources, biodiversity, jade. It is also a region that produces rare minerals such as gold and rare earths. In addition, there are border trade stations with China, so it is a state with good development potential.Kachin State’s main economic activities are agriculture, tourism, trade and freight. Kachin State is divided into 6 districts Composed of 18 townships and the capital is Myitkyina.