Aklan
Aklan (Akean) (Aklanon pronunciation: [ak'ɣan]) (Akeanon: Eaeawigan it Akean; Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Aklan) is a province of the Philippines in the Western Visayas region. It is the oldest province in the Philippines.[1][2] Its capital is Kalibo.
History
People from Aklan are called Aklanons. They are thought to be descendants of the Austronesian-speaking immigrants who came to the Philippines during the Iron Age. The name came from the river Akean, which means where there is boiling.
Notable people
Aklan Media
A part of Aklan River seen on Bac-yang, Madalag, Aklan
Political map of Aklan 
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An Ati family in front of Kalibo Cathedral.
A view of the Grotto in Boracay at dusk. Tourism is the main industry in Boracay.
Kalibo International Airport
Participants in the Ati-Atihan Festival parade
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Historical Background | The Official Website of Aklan Province". Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "Aklan: The Philippines' Oldest Province". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
Other websites
- Official website Archived 2015-04-08 at the Wayback Machine
