Cebu is a province, an island, and a city. The citys historical and cultural importance makes it major sightseeing destinations; its location in the center of the archipelago also makes it the countrys shipping crossroad. The island offers fine beaches and scuba diving. The resorts of Mactan Island and the east coast cater tourist, while Moalboal is one of the Philippine most popular travelers hangouts and Badian has one of the countrys best resort. It owes the existence to its safe natural harbor, protected by Mactan Island. As a regional distribution and transportation center, the port constantly bustling with inter-island vessels. In fact, it is busier than Manila Harbor. Foreign ships also dock to unload goods and other services. The US among other Western and Asian countries maintains a consulate office here. Cebu has a large Chinese population, primarily engaged in commerce. Called the Queen City of the South. It is the oldest and the third largest city of the Philippines. In addition to being the provincial capital, its the commercial, industrial, cultural, religious and educational center for Visayas and Northern Mindano.