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Samar
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Connected to the island of Leyte by the San Juanico Bridge, this large mountainous island offers beautiful beaches along its coast and countless diving spots. Inland, you can explore numerous waterfalls, trekking routes, and especially caves and underground rivers.
Overview of Samar
Connected to the island of Leyte by the San Juanico Bridge, this large mountainous island offers beautiful beaches along its coast and countless diving spots. As for the interior, you can discover numerous waterfalls, trekking routes, and especially caves and underground rivers.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: 1,751,267 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 13,428.8 km².
- Highest point: Mount Huraw (850 m).
- Coastline: