The Belu island is the largest island in Mon state, about the size of Singapore, close to Mawlamyaing It is now connected by a bridge The island was settled by seagypsies who are also known as "Salon people" before 250 BC Historians believed, they were driven away when Mon people arrived into that region The island is famous for their handcraft industriesfrom slateMon State is calling on both local and foreign investors to take advantage of its strategic location and geography see more Civic groups urges Myanmar govt to end battles with KNU National News More than 160 civil society organisations and nongovernment groups called on State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu see more NLD negotiation team report6 KB MonUnityPartypng 1,059 ×

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