Fun facts about Luzon
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The name Luzon is thought to derive from the Tagalog word 'lusong', referring to a large wooden mortar used in dehusking rice.
Luzon
Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city.
From the “Etymology” section
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Homo luzonensis fossils, found in Callao Cave on Luzon, represent a newly identified extinct archaic human species from at least 50,000 to 67,000 years ago.
Luzon
Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city.
From the “History” section
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Luzon island alone has an area of 109,964.9 square kilometres, making it the world's 15th largest island.
Luzon
Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city.
From the “Geography” section
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Metro Manila is the most populous of the 3 defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines and the 11th most populous in the world.
Luzon
Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city.
From the “Demographics” section
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Luzon became a focal point for trade between the Americas and Asia during Spanish times.
Luzon
Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Public Domain