Friday, February 27, 2009

Visayas














Visayas is one of the three island groups in the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan sea. Major islands are Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar. Western Visayas consists of the islands of Panay, and the western half of Negros. Provinces are Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, lloilo, and Negros Occidental.
Central Visayas consists of the islands of Cebu, Bohol, and the eastern half of Negros. Provinces include Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. Last But certainly not least is Eastern Visayas. This area consists of the islands of Leyte and Samar. Provinces include Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and Samar. This area is 58,295 km, and the highest point in this area of the Philippines is Mt Kanlaon of 7,989 ft.





























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