Ayeyarwady is a large agricultural centre, accounting for about 35% of the country's rice production. Chaung Tha and Ngwe Saung beaches are popular resorts for both foreigners and the local people. Tourists can travel around the city by bus, and even boat. The capital city of Ayeyarwady was once populated with many Arabic and Indian traders.
The capital city is Pathein and other popular cities are Hinthada, Pyapon, Zalun, Maubin, Pantanaw. Ayeyarwaddy is bordered by Bago region to the north, Bago Region and Yangon region to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the south and west. The area of Ayeyarwady Region is 35,140 square kilometres and it is composed of 6 Districts and 26 Townships.
