CARAGA
> History
- The word Caraga originated from the Visayan word "Kalagan":
"Kalag" - soul or people
"An" - land
- Known as the land of the brave and fierce people.
- Created through Republic Act 7901 on February 25, 1995
> Regions
1. Agusan del Norte
2. Agusan del Sur
3. Surigao del Norte
4. Surigao del Sur
5. Dinagat Islands
PLACES OF INTEREST
Siargao
- Known as the surfing capital of the Philippines.
Tatol Cave
- 9th largest cave in the Philippines.
Agusan Marsh
- Biggest wetland in the country
- Place of "Lolong" the worlds largest crocodile.
Lake Mainit
- The 4th largest lake in the Philippines.
NATIVE DELICACIES
Adobong Sahang
- Sea snail cooked in adobo style with bell pepper
Sayongsong
- Kakanin wrapped in banana leaves. Its made up of glutinous rice, brown sugar, calamansi juice, roasted peanut and coconut milk.
Poot poot Ginamos
- is a unique delicacy made up of small fishes locally known as poot poot.
LITERARY WORKS
FIVE MATH POEMS
by Eileen Tupaz
SOLEDAD
by Angela Manalang Gloria
THE STEEL BRASSIERE
by Iris Sheila Crisostomo
TETHER
by May Tobias
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