Zambales Mountains
The Zambales Mountains in the Philippines stretch from the northern part of Zambales Province to the northern edge of Bataan Province. This range comprises nearly the whole province of Zambales. There are eight named mountains in the range. Its highest peak is High Peak (2,037 meters). It also includes Mount Pinatubo, which erupted in 1991.
The mountains are sparsely populated, given their rugged topography, but are home to the Negritos or Aetas, an indigenous people known for their Negroid features. They live primarily by hunting and foraging. It is rich in natural and mineral resources, particularly bauxite deposits. The Zambales Mountains were formed by the shift of tectonic plates, which pushed the land upward during prehistoric times.
Further Reading
Action Asia. (1999) Adventure and Travel Guide to the Philippines. Hong Kong: Action Asia.
Department of Tourism. (1994) The Philippines: Spirit of Place. Manila, Philippines: Department of Tourism.
Lancion, Conrado, Jr. (1995) Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces. Manila, Philippines: Tahanan.
Parkes, Carl. (1999) Philippines Handbook. Emeryville, CA: Moon Travel.
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