Basilan

Overview of Basilan

While this small island off Zamboanga has many tourism assets (beaches, diving), it remains in a sensitive security zone due to the conflict between the government and "Islamist militias".

Key facts

• Type de lieu: island.

• Intérêt touristique: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Localisation:

• Heure locale: Heure : Basilan

• Localité principale: Lamitan.

• Population: 459,367 inhabitants (2015).

• Superficie: 1,327.23 km².

• Point le plus haut: Basilan Peak (971 m).

• Littoral:

• Site internet:

History of Basilan

Island environment

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do in Basilan

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Basilan

Transportation

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Food

Useful addresses

1. == Additional information