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The Philippines' first United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Global Geopark: Bohol

The Philippines' first United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Global Geopark: Bohol. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)
The Philippines' first United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Global Geopark: Bohol. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

According to Bohol is Philippines’ first Unesco Global Geopark | The Star, The Philippines' first Global Geopark, Bohol Island, has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco).

On May 24, 18 new Unesco Global Geoparks were announced, including Bohol.

According to a statement from Unesco, the island's geological identity has been cobbled together over a period of 150 million years as tectonic upheaval has risen it from the ocean floor.

It featured the karstic geosites, such as the well-known cone-shaped Chocolate Hills in the geopark's core and caves, sinkholes, and cone karst.

The Danajon Double Barrier Reef, one of only six known double barrier reefs in the world and a unique geological feature in Southeast Asia, was also noted by Unesco.

Due to its white sand beaches, diving places, stunning geological formations, rich biodiversity, and cultural legacy, the area is becoming more popular with tourists, according to the report.

According to Unesco, its traditions and culture demonstrate how its inhabitants adapted to their natural surroundings.

The historic choice to add the Bohol Island Geopark to the list of the 195 Unesco Global Geoparks was warmly received.

In a separate statement, it wished that the achievement would spur more cooperation for the geopark's sustainable growth as well as serve as an example for other Philippine provinces and areas.

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