Palawan (island)

Infobox Islands
name = Palawan


image caption = Map of Palawan
native name =
native name link =
locator
Location map|Philippines|lat=9.5|long=118.5|width=175|float=center
map_custom = yes
location = South East Asia
coordinates= coord|9|30|N|118|30|E|display=inline
archipelago = Philippine islands
total islands =
major islands = Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan
area = convert|12189|km2|sqmi|abbr=on
rank = 64th
highest mount = Mount Mantalingahan
elevation = convert|2085|m|ft
country = Philippines
country admin divisions title = Province
country admin divisions = Palawan Province
country largest city =
country largest city population =
population = 430,000
population as of =
density = 35.28
ethnic groups =

Palawan Island is the largest island of the Palawan Province, Philippines. It is still very undeveloped and traditional. Abundant wildlife, jungle mountains, and white sandy beaches attract many tourists.

Palawan, the only Philippine island cited, is rated by National Geographic Traveler magazine as the best island destination in East and Southeast Asia region in 2007, and the 13th best island in the world having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes. One of the most biodiverse (terrestrial and marine) islands in the Philippines. The island has had a Biosphere Reserve status since early 1990s, showing local interest for conservation and sustainable development"." [cite web|url=http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/features/islandsrated0711/islands.html| title= Destinations Rated: Islands|]

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