Laiza

Laiza (Burmese: လိုင်ဇာ Laingza) is a remote mountainous town in the Kachin State, Myanmar. It lies on the border with China, the other side is Nabang Town.[1] Laiza is the capital of the rebel Kachin Independence Organisation since 2005.

Laiza
လိုင်ဇာ
Laiza is located in Myanmar
Laiza
Laiza
Location in Myanmar (Burma)
Coordinates: 24°45′36″N 97°33′48″E
Country Myanmar
DivisionKachin State
DistrictMyitkyina District
TownshipWaingmaw Township
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MMT)

References

  1. Stiem, Tyler (8 December 2017). "Laiza in the spotlight: Myanmar's rebel capital digs in – and switches on". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
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