Negros is an island of the Philippines located in the
Visayas. It is the third-largest island in the country, with a land area of
13,328 km (5,146 square mi.). Inhabitants of the island are called Negrenses.
Politically and culturally, Negros island is divided into two provinces:
Negros Oriental in the Central Visayas region and Negros Occidental, part of
the Western Visayas region. This division of the island, which roughly
follows the mountain range in the center of the island, corresponds to the
two ethnoliguistic groups in this part of the country. The western part
(Occidental) is where the Ilongo- or Hiligaynon-speaking Negrenses are
located, and the eastern portion (Oriental) is home to the Cebuano-speaking
population.
The chief cities on Negros island are Bacolod City in Negros Occidental and
Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental.
Negros island is noted for being the country's prime producer of sugar.
Sugar cane plantations abound in the agricultural areas of the island.
Kanlaon Volcano in the northern part of the island is one of the most active
volcanoes in Negros island, and overlooks Bacolod City. It is the highest
peak on the island as well as of all the Visayas region. Other notable peaks
on the island are Mt Silay and Mt Mandalagan in Negros Occidental, and
Cuernos de Negros in Negros Oriental.
The volcanic activity in Negros island is harvested into electricity through
two geothermal power plants in the island. One is located in Mailum, Negros
Occidental, and the other, to open in 2007, is in Mailum, Negros Oriental.
Negros island has become the favourite destination for honeymoon makers from
all parts of Philippines. Negros island is abundant in nature, rich in
culture, and filled with pleasant discoveries. Cities like Bacolod, Talisay,
Silay, Dumaguete, etc. are some of its popular cities. Bacolod is the
gateway to all these cities. Search for the cheap flights to Philippines for
your vacations and honeymoons.
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