Visayas

Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the Philippines along with Luzon and Mindanao. It consists of several islands, forming the central part of the country's archipelago.

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The major islands are:

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• Panay
• Negros
• Cebu
• Bohol
• Leyte
• Samar

Politically, Visayas is divided into 3 regions which are further subdivided into 16 provinces.

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Western Visayas (Region VI)

Western Visayas consists of the island of Panay and the western half of Negros. Its provinces are:

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• Aklan
• Antique
• Capiz
• Guimaras
• Iloilo
• Negros Occidental
• Palawan

Central Visayas (Region VII)

Central Visayas includes the islands of Cebu and Bohol, and the eastern half of Negros. Its provinces are:

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• Bohol
• Cebu
• Negros Oriental
• Siquijor

Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

Eastern Visayas consists of the islands of Leyte and Samar. Its provinces are:

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• Biliran
• Leyte
• Southern Leyte
• Eastern Samar
• Northern Samar
• Samar
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