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VISAYAS ISLAND Flashcards

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1
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Visayas is also known as _____________

A

Visayan Group of Islands

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Formerly, Visayas region is composed of ________

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3 regions (Western, Eastern, and Central Visayas)

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also known as the NIR Act

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Republic Act 12000

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a cluster of islands that offer diverse attraction from beautiful beaches to historical sites

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Visayas Island

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Regions in Visayas

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Region 6 (Western Visayas)
Region 7 (Central Visayas)
Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)
Negros Island Region

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Agriculture being the major contributor to the economy in this region with crops like sugarcane, rice, and corn.

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Region 6 (Western Visayas)

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what are the 5 provinces of Region 6?

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Aklan
Capiz
Antique
Iloilo
Guimaras

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Famous for its Spanish-era churches and fortresses like Basilica del Santo Nino, Magellan’s Cross, and Fort San Pedro

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Region 7 (Central Visayas)

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The 2 provinces in Region 7

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Bohol
Cebu

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Known as one of the fish-exporting regions in the country.

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Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)

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What are the 6 provinces of Region 8?

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Northern Samar
Samar
Eastern Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Southern Leyte

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This region covers both islands of Negros and Siquijor

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Negros Island Region (NIR)

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What are the 3 provinces of NIR?

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Negros Oriental
Negros Occidental
Siquijor

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It is officially recognized as the oldest province in the Philippines

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Aklan

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It is the Caving Capital of the Philippines

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Samar

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16
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How many regions does Visayas have?

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4

17
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What region is Western Visayas?

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Region 6

18
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What province is Boracay island?

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Aklan

19
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How many provinces does Central Visayas have?

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2

20
Q

Chocolate hills is situated in what province and region

A

Province - Bohol
Region 7 (Central Visayas)

21
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Eastern Visayas is comprised of how many provinces?

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6

22
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On what month, day, and year does the Negros Island Region was re-established with the inclusion of Siquijor?

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June 11, 2024

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