Mon State is located in southeastern Myanmar and is bordered by Bago Region, Kayin State, Tanintharyi Region, and the Andaman Sea. The capital of Mon State is Mawlamyine.The economy of Mon State is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and fishing. The region is blessed with several places of tourist interest, such as the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, which is one of the most visited places in Myanmar. Other popular sites include Kyeik Than Lan pagoda, Kyaik Kha Mi pagoda, Kyaik Htee Saung pagoda, Shwe Sar Yan pagoda, Kyaik Ma Raw pagoda and Win Sein Taw Ya Reclining Buddha.