a province of Asia, in the kingdom of Pegu, lying in the gulf of Bengal. It is a country that produces rice and all kinds of fruits proper to the climate. It has mines of several sorts of metals, and carries on a great trade. The chief town, which is of the same name, is rich, handsome, and very populous, with a good harbour. E. Long. 97° 50'. N. Lat. 15° 35'.