| The Chocolate Hills Bohol The Philippines |
| Chocolate Hills Bohol The Philippines |
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- The
Chocolate Hills and its immediate environs are relatively flat to
rolling topography with elevation ranges from 100 m to 500 m above sea
level. It has been declared the country’s 3rd National Geological
Monument in recognition of its scientific value and geomorphic
uniqueness. Similar to the formations found in Java, the conical and
almost symmetrical and same sized hills known as ‘’Chocolate Hills ‘’
are more aesthetically extensive.
- These were the uplift of coral
deposits and the action of rainwater and erosion. The Hills are located
throughout the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan and consist of
1,776 mounds of the same general shape.
- During the dry season when
precipitation is inadequate, the grass covered hills turn chocolate
brown, hence the name in reference to a confection.
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