An island in the southern part of the Visayan Islands in the central Philippines. The terrain is hilly and mostly limestone. The highest point is 800m above sea level. Food production is insufficient due to the low amount of rain, but the cultivation of Manila hemp and coconut palms is thriving. It is also known as an island of traveling merchants. The capital is Tagbilaran. Area: 3,865 km2 . Population: 881,051 (1990). → Related article Philippines Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
フィリピン中部,ビサヤ諸島の南部にある島。地形は丘陵性で石灰岩地が多い。最高点は標高800m。雨量が少ないため食料の生産は十分でないが,マニラ麻やココヤシの栽培は盛ん。行商人の島としても著名。主都はタグビララン。3865km2。88万1051人(1990)。 →関連項目フィリピン 出典 株式会社平凡社百科事典マイペディアについて 情報 |
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