VISAYAS ISLAND Flashcards
Visayas is also known as _____________
Visayan Group of Islands
Formerly, Visayas region is composed of ________
3 regions (Western, Eastern, and Central Visayas)
also known as the NIR Act
Republic Act 12000
a cluster of islands that offer diverse attraction from beautiful beaches to historical sites
Visayas Island
Regions in Visayas
Region 6 (Western Visayas)
Region 7 (Central Visayas)
Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)
Negros Island Region
Agriculture being the major contributor to the economy in this region with crops like sugarcane, rice, and corn.
Region 6 (Western Visayas)
what are the 5 provinces of Region 6?
Aklan
Capiz
Antique
Iloilo
Guimaras
Famous for its Spanish-era churches and fortresses like Basilica del Santo Nino, Magellan’s Cross, and Fort San Pedro
Region 7 (Central Visayas)
The 2 provinces in Region 7
Bohol
Cebu
Known as one of the fish-exporting regions in the country.
Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)
What are the 6 provinces of Region 8?
Northern Samar
Samar
Eastern Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Southern Leyte
This region covers both islands of Negros and Siquijor
Negros Island Region (NIR)
What are the 3 provinces of NIR?
Negros Oriental
Negros Occidental
Siquijor
It is officially recognized as the oldest province in the Philippines
Aklan
It is the Caving Capital of the Philippines
Samar
How many regions does Visayas have?
4
What region is Western Visayas?
Region 6
What province is Boracay island?
Aklan
How many provinces does Central Visayas have?
2
Chocolate hills is situated in what province and region
Province - Bohol
Region 7 (Central Visayas)
Eastern Visayas is comprised of how many provinces?
6
On what month, day, and year does the Negros Island Region was re-established with the inclusion of Siquijor?
June 11, 2024
