Catanduanes
1. What is the capital of Catanduanes province?
Answer- Virac
2. What is Catanduanes known for?
Answer- Surfing, Mayon Volcano views, Caramoan Islands
3. What is the largest island in Catanduanes?
Answer- Catanduanes Island (duh!)
4. When was Catanduanes separated from Albay province?
5. What indigenous people traditionally inhabited Catanduanes?
Answer- Agta and Cimarron
6. What is the most popular festival in Catanduanes?
Answer- Hinugyaw Festival
7. What is a traditional dish from Catanduanes?
Answer- Inatata (steamed rice cake)
8. What is a popular handicraft from Catanduanes?
Answer- Abaca weaving and embroidery
9. What is the highest point in Catanduanes?
Answer- Mount Guiting-Guiting (1,850 masl)
10. What are the three main rivers in Catanduanes?
Answer- Maysangat River, Bigaa River, Catanduanes River
11. What is the climate like in Catanduanes?
Answer- Tropical monsoon, with typhoons common
12. Who is the current governor of Catanduanes province?
Answer- Josephus "Bong" Salceda
13. Who is the current mayor of Virac?
Answer- Gen. Edgardo Roy
14. What is a major infrastructure project in Catanduanes?
Answer- The ongoing construction of the Virac Bypass Road
15. What are some of the challenges facing Catanduanes? infrastructure
Answer- Poverty, natural disasters, and limited infrastructure
16. What is the name of the popular surfing spot known for its long waves?
Answer- Puraran Point
17. Which waterfalls are known for their seven basins?
Answer- Lagonoy Falls
18. What is a unique adventure activity offered in Catanduanes?
Answer- Island hopping and exploring the Caramoan Islands
19. What is a popular local dish made with coconut milk and seafood?
Answer- Ginataang Laing
20. What is a sweet treat often enjoyed during festivities?
Answer- Suman (steamed rice cake)
