Palawan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/palawan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Palawan?Mimaropa region, Philippines; situated between Mindoro island and Borneo
2. How many people live in Palawan?Approximately 1.2 million (as of recent estimates)
3. What is the capital of Palawan?Puerto Princesa (geographically grouped but independently administered)
4. What language do people speak in Palawan?Tagalog, Cuyonon, Palawano, Tagbanua, Batak, and other indigenous languages

Archipelago: A group or chain of islands, often forming a distinct geographical or political region.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species that is also under significant threat.
Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a territory, maintaining distinct cultural identities and often traditional governance systems.
Plebiscite: A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or question, often for constitutional or legislative matters.