Philippines Palawan has a land area of l,489,655 hectares. It reclines between Mindoro
and North Borneo Islands. Philippines Palawan is appoximately 586 kilorneters southwest
of Manila. The island province extends toward the southwest forming
a partial land bridge between Mindoro and North Borneo. The western
side of the island faces South China Sea. Philippines Palawan's important islands
are Busuanga, Culion, Linapacan, Cuyo, Dumaran, Cagayanes and Balabac.
The mountain ranges average 3,500 feet in attitude
with the highest peak rising to 6,800 feet at Mount Matalingahan. On
both sides are virgin islands with rivers and streams serviceable for
irrigation. The vast mountains are the source of valuable timber. Philippines Palawan's
main island measures 425 kilometers long and averages 40 kilometers
wide. Philippines Palawan has 1,959 kilometers of coastline which is mostly irregular
and thus make excellent harbours. Puerto Princesa, the capital city,
is the chief seaport and the center of trade and commerce. |
