• it borders Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and northeast, and Davao del Sur to the far northeast. To the southeast lies Sarangani Bay. • is the major producer of Pinapple, Corn, Papaya, Abaca and Cassava in Region 12 Dole Philippines Pinapple Plantation. LANGUAGE • There are over 20 different dialects spoken in the province and most of the South Cotabateños are multilingual, able to communicate in Hiligaynon and/or Cebuano, as well as in both Tagalog and English. Other languages spoken are Ilocano and Maguindanao. The indigenous tribes like the T'boli's and B'laan, in addition, use their own tribal dialects. Source of Livelihood • Tourism, Agriculture, Mining, Inland Fishing Import/Export Products • Pineapple, Banana, Papaya, “pork-in-a-box” Religion • 64.66% Roman Catholic, other religion include Protestants, Islam and Iglesia ni Cristo. POPULAR FOOD • Dole Philippines Pineapple, Lake Sebu Tilapia Cuisine, Apareja Buko Halo-Halo, AJ Haus of Pies Special Buko and Egg Pie FESTIVALS • T’nalak Festival (3rd Week of July) - is an intricately woven tapestry of intense and striking colors. • Hinugyaw Festival (1st Week of January) (Araw ng Koronadal) - dubbed as the "Festival of Festivals," is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on the fertile valley of Koronadal for many years now. • Flom’lok Festival (Septeember 2-16) - is a B’laan word which means “hunting grounds”. Home to one of the world’s largest pineapple plantations • Seslong Festival ( March 5 – 16 ) - is a celebration that portrays the gathering of people to barter goods. Known as the center for eco-cultural tourism, the people of the highlands reflect the cultural heritage and ancestry of the province. TOURIST ATTRACTION • Mt. Matutum -The name Matutum is derived from the Blaa'n term "Amyak Maleh", that means Climb and Plant. - a steep, non active, volcano is located north of the town of General Santos in the province of South Cotabato - The forested slopes of this majestic mountain are covered with huge ferns, trees and plants that abundantly grow in the wild and are host to diverse animal and plant species, including the national bird, the Philippine Eagle. • Lake Sebu - Home of the T’boli Tribe dubbed as the Summer Capital of Southern Philippines. Lake Sebu is located at the southwestern part of the Province of South Cotabato. MUNICIPALITIES • Koronadal City • Banga • Surallah • Tampakan • Norla • Polomok • Sto. Niño • Tampangan • T’boli • Tupi