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Romblon is known as the "Marble Country" due to its bountiful deposits of marble, which are mainly used in construction and sculpture. In fact, it is believed that the substructure of the islands are of marble. The province is the only place in Southeast Asia with such rich marble deposits that are of commercial value, and these are said to be equal in quality to Italian marbles.
The main industries in Romblon are fishing and farming, with crops such as rice, copra and abaca. The province also produces fine handicrafts, as traditional weaving and basketry are widely practiced. Other fine products one can find here include delicate crochet laces and bedspreads.
The islands of Romblon abound in beautiful natural attraction. One can find many fine beaches on Tablas Island, including Poctoy Beach with its 3-km. stretch of gray sand, Calagunsao and Tugdan Beaches in Alcantara, and Canyayo Beach in Santa Fe, whose white sand is mixed with crushed corals. Beautiful waterfalls can also be found on this island, including Mainit Falls and Garing Falls in Odiongan, Mablaran Falls in San Andres, and Dubduban-Bita Falls in San Agustin.
The second largest island, Sibuyan, is blessed with a multitude of mountains with lush natural forests. Mt. Guiting-Guiting, the highest peak in Romblon at 2057 meters, can be found here.
On the other hand, Romblon Island is the seat of the provincial government and center of commercial and economic activities, with a harbor that is considered the best landlocked harbor in the country. Beautiful beaches can be found on the island as well, including Bonbon and Tiamban, which are but a few kilometers away from the town proper. White sand beaches also abound on Logbon, Alad and Cobrador, three islets off the coast of Romblon.
Other attractions that can be found in the province are the St. Joseph Cathedral built by Recollect Fathers in the 15th century, Fort San Andres built during the Spanish period, and Carabao Island, which is home to the most beautiful beaches in Romblon.
One can easily reach Romlon from Manila via PAL and Asian Spirit. One can also access the province via ferryboats, and inter-island travel can be done by pump boat.
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