dry zone

The dry zone is a region in Myanmar characterized by its agricultural output, primarily rice cultivation, though it also supports a variety of other crops like sugarcane, fruits, legumes, and peanuts. This area requires irrigation for successful cultivation, with ancient irrigation systems still in use. The dry zone experiences less rainfall than coastal and delta regions, receiving between 20 to 40 inches annually, and has significant daily temperature variations. It is home to a substantial portion of Myanmar's population, with settlement density linked to agricultural production. The dry zone was historically Myanmar's most important agricultural region, though the Irrawaddy River delta now contributes more to export earnings.123