Boracay is a resort island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, located 0.
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18 Facts About Boracay
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Boracay was originally inhabbited by the Ati people, but commercial development has led to their severe marginalization since the 1970s.
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Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation.
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Boracay was awarded as the 2012 Best Island in the World by the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
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In 2016, Boracay headed the magazine's list of "Top 10 destinations to watch".
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In 2012, the Philippine Department of Tourism reported that Boracay had been named the world's second best beach after Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Boracay is divided for land use and conservation purposes into 400 hectares of preserved forestland and 628.
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Whole of Boracay island is under the jurisdiction of the town of Malay of Aklan province.
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Weather in Boracay is generally divided into two seasonal weather patterns known locally as the Amihan and Habagat seasons.
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In 2017, the BFI claimed the number of corals in Boracay increased from 15 to 20 percent since 2015 due to its project.
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Boracay has been experiencing an increased coliform bacteria population since the 1990s, which contributed to a 60 percent decline in tourist arrivals in 1997.
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Boracay has experienced abnormally high algae growth since February 2015, due to sewage being dumped into the waters surrounding the islands.
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Leisure activities available on or near Boracay include horseback riding, scuba diving, diving helmet, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, cliff diving, parasailing.
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Boracay is the site of an 18-hole par 72 golf course designed by Graham Marsh.
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Boracay was scheduled to host a special multi-sport event in 2013.
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Boracay island is separated from Panay island by a narrow strait.
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Boracay is served by two airports in Aklan: the Kalibo International Airport and Godofredo P Ramos Airport commonly referred to as the Caticlan airport.
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Boracay Island earned the eighth spot in the annual Conde Nast Traveler readers' choice awards for top islands to visit this 2021.
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