Palawan

American

[pah-lah-wahn] / pɑˈlɑ wɑn /

noun

an island in the W Philippines. 5,697 sq. mi. (14,755 sq. km).

Palawan British

/ paˈlavan /

noun

an island of the SW Philippines between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea: the westernmost island in the country; mountainous and forested. Capital: Puerto Princesa. Pop (Palawan province): 755 412 (2000). Area: 11 785 sq km (4550 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

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The convoy will depart the island of Palawan on December 10.

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023

The incident occurred at around 10:15 a.m. near the platform of a natural gas field 27 nautical miles off Palawan province, Brawner said.

From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2023

More than 900 miles from the Chinese mainland, near the Philippine island of Palawan, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, or P.L.A., has fortified an archipelago of forward operating bases.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2023

During the visit, Harris became the highest-ranking U.S. official to go to Palawan, an island adjacent to the South China Sea.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

The Negritos of Palawan are few in number, and resemble those of Mariveles.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.

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