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The
province was named after the
Malay word Agusan
which means, "where water
flows".
The early settlers are
from Borneo and Celebes and came
to the region by means of balanghai
or wooden boats.
Such boats were dug and
carbondated to be constructed
between the fourth and
thirteenth centuries.
The
flat and swampy land, which
composed the inlet of the Agusan
River, is inhabited by Butuanons.
The historians believed
that they were descendants of
Manobo tribe, from Agusan
Valley. Butuanon cuisine, which
is relatively in seafood, pao (a
native rootcrop), kayam and onao,
is quite a unique experience.
Agriculture
is their main source of industry
and more than half of its land
is considered as forest area.
Rice, banana, vegetables, root
crops, mangoes and coconuts are
the major crops and leading rice
producer after Bukidnon.
They continue to be the
major producer of lumbers and
ply woods that mostly operate in
Butuan City.
Agusan
del Norte has their own natural
wonders, which attracts tourists
and explorers. The jewel of the province is Lake Mainit, with its serene
waters, offers sanctuary to
various marine species as well
as exotic fowl.
A
testament of the province rich
history, the Northern Mindanao
Regional Museum held and
displays the archeological and
cultural artifacts such as
bones, stonecraft, pottery,
burial coffins and balangays
from the 11th century.
Philippine
Airlines and Aerolift have a
daily flight from Manila and
Cebu.
An aero transport and air
coasters have a daily trip to
Cagayan de Oro City.
Almost every hour there
are ships and motor vehicles
sailing from Manila to Cebu,
from Surigao City, Davao,
Gingoong City and Cagayan de Oro.
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