The Fourth Largest Philippine Island: Palawan

Palawan ranks fourth in size among the Philippine archipelago's 7,600+ islands. Stretching southwest from the main Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao cluster, it spans ~14,650 km² (5,656 sq mi).

Famed for its karst limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and biodiversity, Palawan hosts the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The island is a premier eco-tourism destination, balancing conservation with sustainable development.