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'Jolo' is a volcanic island in the southwest
Philippines. It is located in the
Sulu Archipelago, between
Mindanao and
Borneo, and has a population of approximately 300,000 people. Jolo is also the name of the town on the island which serves as the capital of the province of
Sulu. About a third of the island's population live in the municipality of Jolo.
Fighting on the island intensified in February 2005 when between 4,000 and 5,000 Philippine troops clashed with around 800
Islamist militants from the
Abu Sayyaf group, along with followers of
Nur Misuari. Up to 12,000 people were thought to have fled the fighting.
The island contains numerous volcanic cones and craters, including the active
Bud Dajo cinder cone.
See also
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Jolo, Sulu
References
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External links
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Yahoo Map
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FlashEarth Map, Jolo only (to instantly switch between satellite-imagery services)
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