Palawan
an island in the W Philippines. 5,697 sq. mi. (14,755 sq. km).
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How to use Palawan in a sentence
The easternmost island of the Palawan Group, Busvagan,17 was at the time just in sight from the deck, to the southwest.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 | VariousThe easternmost island of the Palawan group, Busuanga, was at the time just in sight from the deck, to the southwest.
The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes | Toms de ComynThey inhabit a strip of land north of Bubayan Creek, Palawan.
Philippine Progress Prior to 1898 | VariousThey inhabit the island of Palawan (Paragua) and the Calamianes.
Philippine Progress Prior to 1898 | VariousSome are sent to the mainland of Palawan and others to Antique.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. Miller
British Dictionary definitions for Palawan
/ (Spanish paˈlavan) /
an island of the SW Philippines between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea: the westernmost island in the country; mountainous and forested. Capital: Puerto Princesa. Pop (Palawan province): 755 412 (2000). Area: 11 785 sq km (4550 sq miles)
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