Size: 2,700 square miles
GDP: $85 billion
Population: 44.35 million
Hospital beds: 44,350 (1 bed per 1000 people)
Disasters: typhoons, volcanoes
GDP: $85 billion
Population: 44.35 million
Hospital beds: 44,350 (1 bed per 1000 people)
Disasters: typhoons, volcanoes
Luzon, translated to "big light", is the largest and most important island in the Philippines. It leads in industry and agriculture, as well as offering popular tourism spots. Located in southern Luzon is Manila, the nation's capital and metropolis center. There are many industries and services offered in Manila.
The Luzon island is located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by 3 seas known as the Philippine Sea (east), Sibyuan Sea (south), South China Sea (west). The Luzon Strait, located north of Luzon, separates it from Taiwan.
Luzon is a volcanic island and is one of the three primary island groups located in the country. Luzon is broken up into
The Luzon island has a 3,000 mile long coastline. The Lingayen Gulf and Manila Bay make up the western coast while the Lamon Bay and Lagonoy Gulf make up the east coast. |