Palawan is a narrow archipelago on the western border of the Philippines. Its location makes this province seem remote because of its closeness to Malaysia than to other provinces of the Philippines. It has a land area of more than 1.7 million hectares and the country’s largest province. You will see China sea on the western shores and Sulu Sea on the eastern shores. Palawan’s coastline is almost 2000 kilometers long and has many beaches. Highland is covered with fertile lands with good landscapes.
PALAWAN BASIC FACTS
| Country: | Philippines |
| Region: | MIMAROPA |
| Capital: | Puerta Princesa City |
| Demonym: | Palaweno |
| Spoken Dialects: | Tagalog,Cuyonon,Hiligaynon Tausug,Batak,Tagbanwan, Palawano,Kagayen,Bikol,English |
| Time Zone: | PHT (UTC +8) |
Palawan Tourist Spots
El Nido is a thrilling and delightful place. It is one of the top tourist spots in Palawan and was chosen as one of the best travel destinations in the world. You can do snorkeling, diving,island hopping, hiking, and even caving in this island
Boayan Island is the largest island in San Vicente, Palawan. It is not a resort but a secret cove where you can relax and unwind yourself while enjoying Mother Nature’s best.
Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Northwestern of Palawan. It is a natural area where you will see some African endangered animals.
Coron Island is a wedge-shaped limestone island. It is situated in the Calamianes group of Islands in Northern Palawan. This island has different species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians that can be seen. One of the main attractions of this island are the Japanese sunken warships.
Palawan Subterranean River National Park is located 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It has a limestone karst mountain with 8.2 kilometer underground river that winds through a cave. It is one of the longest underground rivers in the world. It is home to different living species of birds, animals, fish, and even plants.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park is located in the middle of Central Sulu Sea. It is composed of two large shallow reef. It is home to beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life like whales, dolphins, turtles, and sharks. The reef has more than 300 species of coral and almost 500 species of fish.
