Basilan

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Basilan
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The Province of Basilan (Chavacano: Provincia de Basilan; Tausug: Wilaya' sin Basilan; Yakan: Wilayah Basilanin) is an island province of the Philippines that is found in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. The capital is Lamitan City.[1] The province was created on December 27, 1973.

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Map of the Philippines showing the location of Basilan
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The provincial flag of Basilan
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The provincial seal of Basilan

Basilan Island is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago. It is just off the southern coast of the geographic Zamboanga Peninsula.[2]

The former capital is Isabela City.

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