The island of Panay is divided into five provinces in the central Philippines. It is surrounded by water and has coastal lowlands as well as rugged interior hills and mountains, supporting diverse marine and inland wildlife as well as various agricultural products. Panay is a major producer of rice and seaweed in the Philippines. Its agricultural areas grow crops like coconut, mango, pineapple, and the famous muscovado sugar of Panay. Each province on Panay has its own traditional arts and crafts, such as woven fibers and shells from Aklan and Capiz that are used for lanterns, windows and decorations.