Badoc Island
Badoc Island | |
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 Satellite image of Badoc Island | |
| Country |  Arlandica |
| Province |  Lémarita |
| Foundation | July 6, 2022 |
| Government | |
| • Governor-Representative of Lémarita | Benz Gian Arellano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 |
Badoc Island, formerly known as Cedar Island, is an island located in Lémarita, Arlandica. It is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the shore of Northwestern Luzon. Badoc Island is administratively classified as a territory. The island is known to have white sand beach, surfing area, and rock formations, visited by few tourists.
Geography
Badoc is the largest uninhabited island (51 hectares) claimed by the Kingdom of Arlandica, It is surrounded by the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) to the west, south and north while Bernardino Strait to the east, just few kilometers from the shores of Luzon Island. A Plateau found in the western side, while White beach in the eastern side where most of the tourists may visit. Badoc Island is also a nature reserve purposes to preserve wildlife in the area.
Adjacent islands and features
Badoc Island has several islets and rocks off its coasts, the biggest one is being the Cosima Island. Cassandra Reef is also located in its eastern coast, it is believed that there are many corals and various fish species that inhabits the area.
Masagana Seamount is a seamount located a hundred kilometers west of Badoc Island. It is also claimed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) as part of the Zhongsha Islands and has the international name Stewart Shoal, making it the only disputed territory in Arlandica. This feature lies within China's controversial nine-dash line, which the Philippines, Arlandica's macronation, does not recognize.
Tourism
Badoc Island is not legally owned by the Arlandican government, but it is a private property. The island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches. Visitors may go and visit the island for hopping to explore the nearby islands and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities.