Chocolate Hills of Bohol

Philippine island of Bohol is the tenth largest in magnitude among all the islands of the Philippine archipelago. It also refers to the province, which he represents. Chocolate Hills - unique area.

Their total number is unknown. According to approximate data, the number of chocolate hills at least 1200. They are located on an area of ​​about 50 square kilometers. The basic structure - limestone. What does the chocolate? Everything is quite simple. Chocolate hills completely covered with thick grass. Each year, when the grass zhuhnet, it becomes brown and the hills did seem as if covered with chocolate. There are many legends about the origin of these symmetrical mounds. Currently, the area included in the preliminary list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
























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