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| It is an island province in the northwestern side of the Philippines bounded between the South China Sea in the west and Sulu Celebes Sea in the east. This island province was once a trading partner of Malays and Chinese traders in the neighboring Borneo Island, they once calles Palawan as "Pa Lao Yu", or land of safe beautiful harbors because of it's many places to land their ships. During the arrival of the Spanish, Palawan was ruled by Borneo from Jolo. The Spanish first took over the northern part of the island and worked south from Cuyo and Taytay. The Spanish invaded Palawan in 18th century forcing the Sultan of Borneo to give up its full autonomy. From Taytay, the capital was moved to Puerto Princesa. Being an archipelago of beautiful islands and islets, it has attracted tourist worldwide as they find the islands of Palawan so unique, pristine, and untouched by civilization. Palawan archipelago has at least 1,780 small islands and islets, ranging from atolls, coral shallow islands, flat and mountainous islands. Palawan, the only Philippine island cited rated by National Geographic Traveler magazine as the best island destination in East and Southeast Asia region in 2007 and the 13th best island in the world having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes. One of the most biodiverse (terrestrial and marine) islands in the Philippines. The island has had a Biosphere Reserve status since early 1990's showing local interest for conservation and sustainable development. Reasons to invest in Palawan, the Philippine's Last Paradise..................... ......a rapidly developing "Caribbean of Asia" the Palawan in the Philippines ......pristine archipelago of 1,780 islands, with 2000 kilometers of coastline ......two World Heritage sites and four marine reserves offering finest diving ......located in a natural safe haven protected from extreme weather ......a region free of earthquakes and away from the typhoon belt ......best island destination in South East Asia for 2007 and 13th in the world ......easy reach of cities such as Singapore, HongKong, Taipei, Shanghai & Tokyo ......one (1) international standard airport & Three (3) domestic airports ......regular commercial flights from Manila and Cebu City ......several connecting flights from major Asian cities The province was also categorized as "doing well" in the 4th Destination Scorecard survey conducted by the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations, and Conde Nast Traveler magazine voted its beaches, coves and islets as the tourist destination with the best beaches in Asia. Renowned underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau has described the province as having one of the most beautiful seascapes in the world and Caril Ridley, founder of Palawan Environmental and Marine Studies Center (PEMS) says the Islands of northern Palawan are destine to become a future destination for Asia's growing economic and environmental conferencing. Palawan is the habitat of 232 endemic species. Some of these unique creatures are the metallic-colored peacock pheasant, the shy mousedeer, the cuddly bearcat, and the reclusive scaly anteater. In the forests and grasslands, the air resonates with the songs of more than 200 kinds of birds. Over 600 species of butterflies flutter around the mountains and fields of Palawan, attracted to some 1500 hosts plants found here. Endangered sea turtles nest on white sand beaches, and the gentle dugong feeds on the seagrass that abound in Palawan’s waters. Total forest cover is about 56 percent of the total land area of the province while mangrove forest accounts for 3.35 percent based on the 1998 Landsat imagery. Grasslands dwindled from 19 percent in 1992 to 12.40 percent in 1998. This is an indication of improving soil condition as deteriorating soil is normally invaded by grass species. Brushlands increased to 25 percent of the total land area. Sprawled beneath the seas are nearly 11,000 square kilometers of coral reefs, representing more than 35% of the country’s coral reefs. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Palawan Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park features a large limestone karst landscape with an underground river. The river's distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full 'mountain-to-sea' ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia. Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park covers 332 square kilometers, including the north and south reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100 m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands. |
