Zamboanga Region Facts

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Capital cities: Zamboanga Del Norte (Dipolog City), Zamboanga Del Sur (Pagadian), Zamboanga De Sibugay (Ipil)
Demonym: Zamboangeño
Gastronomies:
- Curacha: Spanner Crab or Red Frog Crab
- Satti: Beef, Chicken Strips, Livers, and other ingredients in skewers
- Knicker Bocker: Ice cream sundae made with gulaman and fresh fruit chunks
- Estofado De Zamboanga: Pork Stew with sweet and sour flavor
- Bagon De Gata: Snack made with coconut meat, sugar, and Pandan leaves
Cultures:
- Chavacano Language: Spanish-based Creole Language
- Asias Latin City: Zamboanga City due to the Chavacano language
- Sardine Capital of the Philippines: Zamboanga City with 11 sardine canning factories
- City of Flowers: Zamboanga City due to its etymology meaning "flowers" in Jambangan Malay words
Attractions:
- Glorious Fantasy Land: A world-class themed park similar to Disneyland near Dapitan City
- Dakak Beach Resort: Known for white sand, diving, and its unique shape
- Fort Pilar Shrine: A military defense fortress and Royal Fort of Our Lady the Pillar of Saragossa
- Pulacan Falls: A water irrigation system in Labangan, Pagadian City
- Buluan Island: Known for its beach, powdered sand, and amazing sunset view

Capital City: Mambajao
Gastronomies:
- Pastel De Camiguin: Soft bun filled with yema
- Surol: A type of Ginataan Baboy filled with local ingredients
- Lanzones: Province of Camiguin, home of the sweetest Lanzones
- Kiping: Fried dried sweet potatoes shaped like a plate, drizzled with latik and sweet caramelized sauce
- Lechon De Camiguin: A local version of a regular lechon
Cultures:
- Lanzones Festival: Celebrates the Lanzones fruit every third week of October
- Island Born of Fire: Dubbed to be home of seven volcanoes
- Sunken Cemetery: A cemetery with large crosses under the water
Attractions:
- Sto.Niño Cold Spring: A natural oasis with various amenities, flowing from Mt. Mambajao
- Mantigue Island: Known for large sea turtles, white powdered sand, lush trees, and beautiful coral reefs
- Tuasan Falls: A gorgeous waterfall with clear blue water near Looc River
- Old Church Ruins: Known as an old Spanish Church Ruins and Guiob Church that withstood various volcanic eruptions

Capital Cities: Agusan Del Sur (Prospiridad), Agusan Del Norte (Cabadbaran City)
Demonym: Agusanon
Gastronomies:
- Buntaa: A Crab filled with aligue or crab fat, herbs, spices, and coconut milk
- Palagsing: Made from starch of lumbia tree or sagu palm, mixed with meat, coconut, and brown sugar
- Nilusak/Nilupak: Made of Casavva or Balanghoy, grated coconut and margarine are added to the mashed cassava and shaped into a ball
- Aligue: Also known as fat crab, extracted from crabs and revered for its umami flavor
- Binanih Annga Manok: Made with local chicken, coconut, and various spices
Cultures:
- Home of Lolong: The largest crocodile in the world
- The Land of Golden Opportunities: Agusan Del Sur due to its rich natural resources
- Golden Tara of Agusan: A cultural heritage and a solid-cast gold statue found in 1917 near the Wawa River in Esperanza, Agusan
- Naliyagan Festival: Celebrates the Manobo people and showcases the different towns of the province, meaning "the chosen one" or "the most loved one"
Attractions:
- Butuan National Museum: A museum with historical and cultural resources, featuring two exhibit galleries, the Archeological Hall and Ethnological Hall
- Balangay Shrine: A small open-air museum housing the remains of the ancient Balangay boats

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