ARAKAN

(1) Diy., 4 ceded to Britain, 1826; rice, cotton, H\ My timber; cap. Akyab. Area, 18,540 sq. m.; pop. 765,000. (2) Anc. cap. of above (20° 38’ N., 93° 7’ E.); ruins of fort and city wall; unhealthy situation led to decay. Pop. 5,000. inland sea, W. Asia; water slightly saline; present area, c. 26,230 sq. miles, but is diminishing; receives waters of Amu-Darya and Sir-Darya; has innumerable islets on E. side, larger ones farther N.; surrounded by desert lands; contains sturgeon, etc.