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- Bohol
Bohol
The island province of Bohol is one of the loveliest in the
Visayas group, and lies southeast of the city of Cebu. It has
plenty to offer in the form of historical and natural attractions.
The world's rarest seashells, like the Gloria Maris and the Golden
Cowrie, can be found here; as well as the tarsier, the large-eyed
insect-eating monkey which, when fully grown, is smaller than a
child's fist. Here too are the world-famous Chocolate Hills, a
surreal series of 1,768 hills that resemble scoops of chocolate ice
cream. They were formed many millennia ago, from the weathering of
coral deposits when the land was still beneath the sea, and can be
viewed from an observation deck. Historically, Bohol laboured under
302 years of Spanish rule after the local chieftain signed a 'blood
contract', and many buildings, particularly beautiful churches,
remain as testimony to the period of colonial rule and the struggle
to be free of domination.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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