an island of Australasia, one of the S. Philippines, between Bohol and Samar, 130 miles in length from N. to S., by 40 miles in breadth. Its surface is mountainous, and subject to volcanic action; but the soil is rich, and the climate fine for so low a latitude. The products comprise, of minerals—sulphur, iron, and asbestos; and of vegetables—bananas, tobacco, sugar, palm-oil, and fine woods. There are also large quantities of horns, tortoise-shell, hides, and wax, exported to Europe and the United States. Pop. about 100,000, of whom nearly 70,000 are under Spanish control. See also PHILIPPINES.