| Sulu
the island is in the extreme southern Philippines, in Sulu
Province.
Jolo is located in the Sulu Archipelago, approximately halfway between
Zamboanga on Mindanao Island and the Malaysian state of Sabah. Jolo has
an area of 894 sq. km (345 sq. mi). A volcanic island, Jolo contains a
number of extinct volcanic cones. So the island is truly a garden
paradise
of white beaches with crystal clear water and lush green mountains. The
area is noted for its pearl fisheries. The town of Jolo, the capital
and
largest town of Sulu Province, is located on the northwestern coast. In
the late 1800s, the island became a Spanish protectorate. The United
States
seized control in 1899 after winning the Spanish-American War in the
Battle
of Manila. In 1903, Jolo became a part of the United States and was
established
as a province. The province was later renamed Sulu Province. |
Jolo,
Philippines