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Island in the Philippines
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Mindanao is an island in the Philippines, the southernmost major island in the country and the second largest, after Luzon.
on the west; consists of Zamboanga City at the tip of the peninsula, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay
it consists of three provinces on the mainland, around the bay on the west side south of the Zamboanga Peninsula — Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Sur — plus three in the Sulu Islands — Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Sulu
most of the peninsula on the south (the rest is Bangsamoro); consists of North Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato
consists of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte
around the bay on the southeast; consists of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Davao de Oro
the peninsula in the northeast; consists of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao Del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands
By ferry
Ferries connect Mindanao with Luzon and Visayas, and internationally from Malaysia (Sandakan) and Indonesia (Bitung).
By bus
Philtranco has deluxe buses to Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Tandag, Bislig, Tagum and Surigao going to/from Manila via Lucena, Naga, Iriga, Legazpi, Calbayog and Tacloban.
By bus
Mindanao's long-haul bus services are dominated by the Bacolod-based company Yanson Group of Bus Companies, which runs services through its three subsidiaries in the island:
By plane
Flying is a possible alternative to the slower provincial buses for long distances in Mindanao, and is the only other way to get between the mainland and Sulu Archipelago besides the ferries.
By car or motorcycle
Driving is not a good option due to the relatively high accident rate, the risk of being attacked and robbed by bandits around Bangsamoro, and the lack of rental agencies outside the largest cities,…
By ferry
Ferries and boats connect mainland Mindanao with outlying islands. There are also a few services between coastal cities in the mainland, but are slower than a bus ride or a flight.
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Laguindingan · International · CGY
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capital city of Misamis Oriental
The largest city on the island and third in the country
the Tuna capital of the Philippines
At the northeastern part of Agusan Valley sprawling across the Agusan River
capital city of Bukidnon
Zamboanga City is in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. Known as the "City of Flowers" (the etymology of Zamboanga comes from the Malay word jambangan means garden of flowers), it is now one of the most important and busiest port cities in the Philippines.
capital city of Zamboanga del Sur.
The regional center of Bangsamoro.
capital city of South Cotabato.
Waterfalls, lakes and Lumad (T'boli) culture
The highest mountain in the Philippines, a dormant volcano
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Surfing destination off the northeast Pacific coast
Quiet island with fine beaches
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