Fun fact 1 about Luzon
island
The name Luzon is thought to derive from the Tagalog word 'lusong', referring to a large wooden mortar used in dehusking rice.
Luzon
Philippines
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island
Luzon
Philippines
Area
109,965 km²
Location
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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