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Wednesday, 07 July 2004 |
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New 7 Wonders of Nature Pride of the Philippines "Chocolate Hills, Bohol"
This is the most famous tourist attraction in Bohol. It is an unusual geological formation. It is composed of around 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills of about the same size, spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name.
 It is featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attraction in the province.It is in the Philippine Tourism Authority's list of tourist destinations in the Philippines; it has been declared the country's 3rd National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
“ Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. ” “ Bohol is a major tourist province. The fame of the Chocolate Hills is not only known in the country but worldwide. ” In fact, the national government has chosen the Chocolate Hills as one of its "flagship tourist destinations".
Tarsier (scientific name = Tarsius Syrichta) - The world's smallest primate, which measures 4 to 5 inches and a tail longer than its body. Has brown eyes three times larger than any primates's hairless ears and long claws. It is able to rotate its head nearly 360 degrees and is quick agile, leaping frog - like over several meters in qauick succession trees, shrubs and over ground. Tarsier lives in the forest of Corella, 10 kilometers from Tagbiliran City. Beach Resorts - Powdery white - sand beaches living sites are among the province's best come - ons. Beach resorts with excellent facilities abound in Panglao Island where Tourism Estate taking shape.
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