Palawan

American  

[pah-lah-wahn] / pɑˈlɑ wɑn /

noun

1. an island in the W Philippines. 5,697 sq. mi. (14,755 sq. km).

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Palawan British  

/ paˈlavan /

noun

1. an island of the SW Philippines between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea: the westernmost island in the country; mountainous and forested. Capital: Puerto Princesa. Pop (Palawan province): 755 412 (2000). Area: 11 785 sq km (4550 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Reaching Pagasa is a two-to-three-day boat ride from the Philippines island of Palawan, or a one-hour plane ride, but both are at the mercy of frequent stormy weather.

From BBC

We ended up off the coast of El Nido, Palawan, island-hopping aboard an outrigger canoe-style bangka, despite my penchant for seasickness.

From Seattle Times

Philippine and French navies in and near disputed waters off the western Philippine province of Palawan, the sinking of a mock enemy ship by combined U.S. and Philippine firepower, and the retaking of an occupied island off the northwestern Philippines, according to the Philippine military.

From Seattle Times

The convoy will depart the island of Palawan on December 10.

From Washington Times

The Philippines claims the region as its most remote offshore township, under its western island province of Palawan.

From Seattle Times