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Samar, island, eastern Philippines, separated on the northwest from the island of Luzon by San Bernardino Strait and on the south from the island of Leyte by San Juanico Strait and Leyte Gulf. Agricultural products include hemp, rice, coconuts, and sweet potatoes. Catbalogan, on the western coast, is a major city. Area, 13,100 sq km (5,100 sq mi); population (1990) 1,246,722.



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