| Land Area | 4,117.26 sq. kilometers |
| Provincial Capital: | Tagbilaran City |
| Population: | 1,313,560 (Province) |
| Language: | Boholano-Cebuano, Tagalog, a bit of Spanish ,majority of locals can speak and write in English. |
| Divisions: | Grouped into 3 congressional districts |
| Political Administrative: | 47 municipalities and one city |
| Barangays/Villages: | 1,109 |
| Currency | Philippine Peso (₱), Dollar Currency recognized
*Transact with an authorized money changer only to maximize the value of your money |
| Location: | Visayas Region , Central Philippines |
| Tourists Arrival: | 1,581,904 (2019) |
| Time zone | Standard Time; differs from Greenwich time by even number of hours |
| Average Temperature: | 22.9-26.9o Celsius = 73.22-80.42 Fahrenheit |
| Topography: | Varies from level to steeply sloping, with land elevation ranging from 0 near 900 meters above sea level. |
| Climate: | Generally fair with distributed rains every now and then |
Visitors may learn to greet, introduce one’s self and communicate to locals using these basic Boholano greetings and phrases:
WHEN SOCIALIZING
| Good morning | Maayong buntag |
| Good day | Maayong adlaw |
| Good afternoon | Maayong hapon |
| Goodbye/Take care | Amping |
| Hello, how are you? | Kumusta? |
| I’m good. And you? | Maayo raman ko, ikaw? /Okay raman ko, ikaw? |
| What is your name? | Unsa (Unsay) imong ngalan? |
| My name is [your name] | Ang akong ngalan si [state your name]. |
| I live in [place] | Nag puyo ko sa [place] / Taga-[place] ko. |
| Thank you! | Salamat! |
| Thank you very much | Daghang salamat/ Salamat Kaayo |
| You’re welcome | Walay Sapayan / Way Sapayan |
| Please | Palihug |
| Yes | Oo |
| No | Dili |
| This /That | Kani/Kana |
WHEN EATING
| Let’s eat | Mangaon ta/ Ngaon ta |
| I’m hungry | Gigutom na ko/ Gutom nako |
| I’m thirsty | Gi-uhaw ko |
| I’m full | Busog na ko |
| I have no appetite | Wala koy gana. |
| That was a good meal | Lamia ang pagkaon |
| Delicious! | Lami! |
| The bill, please | Ang bayronon palihug |
WHEN TRAVELING
| I’m came from [place] | Gikan ko sa [place] |
| I’m going to [place] | Muadto or Adto ko sa [place] |
| See you later | Kita ta unya / Kita ta puhon |
| How much is the fare? | Tagpila ang plete/Pila ang plete? |
| Where is the this place? | Asa ni lugara? / Asa ni ? |
| What is this? What is that? | Unsa ni? / Unsa na? |
| How much? | Tagpila ni? / Tagpila na? |
| I will pay | Mubayad na ko/ Mubayad ko |
DO
Respect local laws, traditions and beliefs
Book at hotels, transports and tour guide services accredited by Department of Tourism
Wear decent clothes when visiting churches and religious sites
Know the basic rules and safety measures when you go on an adventure
Check your things before you leave
Keep emergency numbers (refer to TaRSIER 117/Emergency)
DON’T
Waste food and resources
Smoke in public places
Ride on a motorcycle without a helmet
Throw thrash anywhere
Point at people when you want their attention
Forget to bring water and sunblock
Take shells and sands as souvenirs. Let nature be
Touch the wildlife or get too close with them
Buy items made of illegal materials
Spoil your experience by worrying too much. Travelling is fun