Located in Mindanao, Davao is a very dynamic city in economic terms, providing many professional opportunities for expats/ foreigners. Lying in the southeast corner of the Philippines, Davao City is the largest city in the Philippines by area and the second largest by population. It is in the Davao del Sur province and features hilly areas in the west, which slope into the southeastern shore. Among Davao's features is Mount Apo, which is the archipelago's highest peak, as well as the durian, a popular fruit in the country despite its strong and unpleasant aroma.