Facts about Oriental Mindoro

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What is the capital of Oriental Mindoro?

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Calapan City

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When was Oriental Mindoro officially divided from Occidental Mindoro?

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November 15, 1950

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What does the name 'Mindoro' mean in Spanish?

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Mina de Oro, which means 'gold mine'.

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What is Oriental Mindoro known as due to its fertile land?

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The 'Rice Granary' and 'Fruit Basket' of the Southern Tagalog region.

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Who are the indigenous people of Oriental Mindoro?

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The Mangyan.

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What is the Verde Island Passage known for?

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It is considered the 'center of the center of the world's marine biodiversity.'

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What UNESCO designation does Puerto Galera hold?

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It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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What is the topography of Oriental Mindoro like?

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The western side is rugged and mountainous, while the eastern part has hills and floodplains.

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What does the acronym 'MAHALTA' stand for?

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It represents the Mangyans, Mount Halcon, and the Tamaraw.

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What is the Sanduguan Festival?

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A festival celebrated in Calapan that reenacts the first contact and trade between Mindoreños and Chinese traders.