Sulu

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For the Star Trek character, see Hikaru Sulu. For the sultanate, see Sultanate of Sulu. For the archipelago, see Sulu Archipelago.

Sulu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Its capital is Jolo and occupies the middle group of islands of the Sulu Archipelago, between Basilan and Tawi-Tawi. It is home to the Royal Sultanate of Sulu.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Sulu
Capital: Jolo
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—619,668 (40th largest)
Density—387 per km² (13th highest)
Area: 1,600.4 km² (15th smallest)
Languages: Tausug
Governor: Benjamin T. Loong (2004-2007)
Image:Ph locator map sulu.png

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People and culture

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Economy

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Geography

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Political

Sulu is subdivided into 18 municipalities.

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Municipalities

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Physical

This is the land of the conquerors. Sulu although a small island was regarded by the Spanish Conquistadors of the past as one of its strongest enemy.

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Regions and Provinces of Mindanao
Zamboanga Peninsula: Zamboanga del Norte | Zamboanga del Sur | Zamboanga Sibugay
Northern Mindanao: Bukidnon | Camiguin | Lanao del Norte | Misamis Occidental | Misamis Oriental
Davao Region: Compostela Valley | Davao del Norte | Davao del Sur | Davao Oriental
SOCCSKSARGEN: Cotabato | Sarangani | South Cotabato | Sultan Kudarat
Caraga: Agusan del Norte | Agusan del Sur | Surigao del Norte | Surigao del Sur
ARMM: Basilan | Lanao del Sur | Maguindanao | Sulu | Tawi-Tawi

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