Mindoro

Mindoro is the seventh largest island in the Philippines because of its size. It is located southwest of the island of Luzon , and northeast of the island of Palawan. In the past, the island was called Ma-I or Mait by Chinese. The name comes from the name Mindoro that the Spanish gave the island: "Mina de Oro" (Gold Mine "). Island is now divided into two provinces: Mindoro Mindoro East and West.

The economy of Mindoro is largely based on agriculture. The island produces a wide variety of fruits: lemon, banana, rambutan and coconut. Grains also grow on the island: rice, sugar cane, corn, peanut.
The island operates its mineral resources (copper and marble).

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Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is a municipality in the Philippine province of Oriental Mindoro on the island of Mindoro . The town with its many beaches and excellent diving and snorkeling sites a tourist attraction. At the last census in 2007, the municipality of over 28,000 inhabitants.

Among the famous beaches in Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have an active nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants. Both beaches also have an array of first-class and economy-class accommodations.

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