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News: China’s military recently conducted military drills, including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island.
About Luzon Island
- It is located in the northern part of the Philippines.
- It is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines.
- Boundary: The island is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Luzon Strait to the north, which separates it from Taiwan.
- Capital: Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is situated on this island.
- Area: It covers an area of about 42,458 sq. miles and is the 15th largest island in the world.
- It has a coastline over 5,000 km long.
- It is divided into Northern, Central, and Southern regions, along with the National Capital Region.
- Landforms: It features varied landforms such as mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, peninsulas, bays, and gulfs.
- Mountains: Major mountain ranges include the Cordillera, Sierra Madre, and Zambales Mountains.
- Its highest peak is Mount Pulag, rising to 9,612 feet (2,930 m).
- Gulf and Bays: Lingayen Gulf and Manila Bay on the west, and Lamon Bay and Lagonoy Gulf on the east.
- Rivers: The major rivers are Cagayan, Abra, Agno, Pampanga, and Bicol.
- Lake: Laguna de Bay, which is the largest lake in the Philippines, is located in Luzon.
- Volcanoes: The island has active volcanoes, including Mayon Volcano, known for its near-perfect cone shape.
- Cities: Major cities include Manila, Quezon City, Pasay, Cabanatuan, Legazpi, Baguio, Batangas, and Laoag.
