Arakan is a state in the western part of Myanmar (Burma). It was an independent kingdom until 1784 when a Burmese king invaded and annexed its capital city, Mrauk-Oo.

• The former name of Rakhine State in Myanmar.
• Arakan refers to the majority ethnic group of Rakhine State in Myanmar.
• Arakan, Cotabato is a municipality in the Philippines.

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