Basilan
geographical name
Ba·si·lan
bä-ˈsē-ˌlän 
1
island of the Philippines southwest of Mindanao area 495 square miles (1287 square kilometers)
2
city comprising Basilan Island and several small nearby islands
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“Basilan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basilan. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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