Jolo

[ haw-law ]
/ hɔˈlɔ /

noun

an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. 345 sq. mi. (894 sq. km).
a seaport on this island.

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Jolo
/ (həʊˈləʊ) /

noun

an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. Pop: 87 998 (2000). Area: 893 sq km (345 sq miles)
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