Mindanao

geographical name

island of the southern Philippines area (including adjacent islands) 38,254 square miles (99,078 square kilometers), population 13,966,000

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“Mindanao.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mindanao. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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