Talk:Pangasinan
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Islam
Islam did not spread to Pangasinan although the people of Pangasinan may have traded or had contacts with Muslims.
San Carlos City
San Carlos City was formerly called Binalatongan, the capital of the former Kaboloan kingdom that ruled in Pangasinan before the arrival of the Spanish. San Carlos City is located in the central part of Pangasinan, the most densely populated area of Pangasinan.
Coastal Pangasinan language
Pangasinan is widely spoken in the central part of the province, including the central coastal area along Alaminos, Sual, Dagupan, Mangaldan, and San Fabian. Ilocano is spoken in the eastern and western part of Pangasinan. Bolinao is spoken in the northwestern part of Pangasinan, mainly in Bolinao and Anda. English and Tagalog are widely spoken or understood throughout Pangasinan.
Katipunan and Guardia Honor
The Katipunan, which was established by Andres Bonifacio, spread to Pangasinan and Katipunan councils were formed in Pangasinan. The Guardia Honor, which was allied with Spain, failed to counter the surging support for the Katipunan and Philippine independence.
Agglutinative language
Pangasinan is an agglutinative language like the Sumerian language. Although widely considered a language isolate, some comparative language studies have shown that the Sumerian language may have some connection with other languages, including the Austronesian language.
Kaboloan
Kaboloan (also spelled Caboloan) is the name for the interior part of Pangasinan. A "luyag" ("kingdom" or "state") once existed in Pangasinan before the Spanish conquest. The capital of Kaboloan was Binalatongan (now San Carlos City).
Urduja
Urduja is a legendary woman-warrior or mythical ruler.
Ilocano
Ilocano is spoken in western and eastern Pangasinan. Pangasinan is widely spoken in central Pangasinan and is spoken or understood as a second language in other parts of Pangasinan.
Capital of Pangasinan
Lingayen is the present capital of Pangasinan. The Spanish established Lingayen as a capital of the province of Pangasinan. Binalatongan (now San Carlos City) was formerly the capital of the Kaboloan kingdom or state. San Carlos City is the most populated city in Pangasinan.
Schools and universities
Pangasinan has many schools and universities, most of which are listed in the main article.
Travel Guide
Pangasinan has many tourist and cultural attractions, including white-sand beaches and religious and cultural festivals.
West Philippine Sea
The "West Philippine Sea" (WPS) is the official name for the body of water west of the Philippines. Historically, this body of water was called "Champa Sea" before it was called "South China Sea" by European explorers. According to WP:PLACE, the most common English name for a place is preferred unless the name is widely disputed.