Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the
Philippines along with
Luzon and
Mindanao. It consists of several islands, forming the central part of the country's
archipelago.
The major islands are:
Regions and Provinces
Politically, Visayas is divided into 3 regions which are further subdivided into 16 provinces and sub-provinces.
Western Visyas consists of the island of
Panay and the western half of
Negros. Its provinces are:
Central Visayas includes the islands of
Cebu and Bohol, and the eastern half of
Negros. Its provinces are:
Eastern Visayas consists of the islands of
Leyte and
Samar. Its provinces are:
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