The Irrawaddy Delta, which is approximately 50,400 km2 (19,500 sq mi) in area, is largely used for rice cultivation. At one point Burma was the top producer of rice in Southern Asia and very wealthy. It is now one of the poorest nations.

The Irrawaddy Delta, which is approximately 50,400 km2 (19,500 sq mi) in area, is largely used for rice cultivation. At one point Burma was the top producer of rice in Southern Asia and very wealthy. It is now one of the poorest nations.