Fun facts about Mindanao
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The name Mindanao translates to 'land of where the lakes are found' in the Maguindanao language.
Mindanao
Philippines
Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of the same name that also includes its adjacent islands, notably the Sulu Archipelago.
From the “Etymology” section
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The first mosque in the Philippines was built in the mid-14th century in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi.
Mindanao
Philippines
Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of the same name that also includes its adjacent islands, notably the Sulu Archipelago.
From the “History” section
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Davao Region has the 5th-biggest economy in the Philippines and is the top-performing economy in Mindanao.
Mindanao
Philippines
Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of the same name that also includes its adjacent islands, notably the Sulu Archipelago.
From the “Economy” section
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Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines and the seventh-most populous island in the world.
Mindanao
Philippines
Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of the same name that also includes its adjacent islands, notably the Sulu Archipelago.
From the “Geography” section
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In 2017, Mindanao had a population of over 25 million, representing 22 percent of the entire population of the country.
Mindanao
Philippines
Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, after Luzon, and seventh-most populous island in the world. Located in the southern region of the archipelago, the island is part of an island group of the same name that also includes its adjacent islands, notably the Sulu Archipelago.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Original data: ESA Copernicus Sentinel-2 Processed and compiled by EOX IT Services GmbH · Attribution