Islands of the Philippines: A travel guide
The Philippines is an archipelago made up of 7,641 islands with a total land area of 300,000 square kilometers. The Philippines is divided into three island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The largest island in the Philippines is Luzon, which is also the most populous island. Luzon is home to the country’s capital, Manila, as well as its largest city, Quezon City. Luzon is also home to the majority of the Philippines’ population, with over 75 million people.
The Visayas is a group of islands in the central Philippines. The Visayas is home to the country’s second largest city, Cebu City, as well as the popular tourist destination of Boracay. The Visayas has a total land area of 21,569 square kilometers and a population of over 20 million people.
Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines and is located in the southern part of the country. Mindanao is home to the country’s third largest city, Davao City. Mindanao has a total land area of 36,289 square kilometers and a population of over 25 million people.
