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The northern islands of the Archipelago, known as the Maghali group or Tres Islas, form with the islands of Mindoro and Marinduque clear, deep channels, much frequented by Filipino boats; the islands are indented with well sheltered inlets and bays. The province was organized into Politico Military Commandancia in 1853. Islands constituting the province are as follows: Banton Island, the most northerly island of the group; Maestro de Campo Island, the westernmost island of the province; Simara Island, situated in between Tablas and Banton; Tablas Island, the largest island in the group; Sibuyan Island, the second largest, easternmost island in the group; Carabao Island, the southernmost island of the province, and Romblon Island, the third largest island, which gives its name to the group and to the province, due to its central location and its mineral wealth, namely marble. Romblon is the country's leading producer of high-quality marble, comparable to that of Italy. |
