Thitu Island (Pagasa Island) - Spratly Islands (sitios de interés)

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Int'l Name: Thitu Island
Philippine Name: Pagasa Island
Chinese Name: ??? Zhongye Dao
Vietnamese Name: ??o Th? T?

Occupied by Philippines since 1968.
Area: 37.2
The second largest Spratly island. Serves as the poblacion for the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan, Phils. It is covered with trees and has a variety of fauna. It is home to some 300+ civilians (including children) and over 50 soldiers. Other islands are expected to be populated before 2010. Population is regulated to protect the island's flora and fauna and to avoid tension with other countries. It has 1.4 km airstrip, a marina, water filtering plant, power generator and a commercial communications tower (by Smart Communications). The Philippines' Department of Tourism is making improvements to the island to make it profitable.

Mapa del lugar de interés Thitu Island (Pagasa Island)

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