Dry Zone (Myanmar)

For other uses, see Dry zone.
  Townships within the Dry Zone
  Regions with territory included within the Dry Zone
  Townships and regions located wholly outside the Dry Zone

The Dry Zone or Anyar (Burmese: အညာ) is a region of Myanmar located in central Upper Myanmar. The population centre of the country, as much as nearly one third of Myanmar's population lives in the Dry Zone.[1] It is the primary location of ethnic Bamar and has served as the power centre for governments throughout Myanmar's history, including modern military juntas.

The Dry Zone is named for its semi-arid climates and relatively little rainfall, caused by the Arakan Mountains preventing monsoons from reaching the region. As a result of these conditions, as well as agricultural and human effects, the Dry Zone has experienced significant deforestation, particularly following Myanmar became independent in 1948. In modern Myanmar, the Dry Zone is part of Magway, Mandalay, and Sagaing regions.

  1. ^ "The Dry Zone of Myanmar: A Strategic Resilience Assessment of Farming Communities". Mercy Corps. 27 March 2015. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.