Geography physical and natural resources

1. The Philippines, It’s
Geography, Physical and
Natural Resources

2. The Philippine Geography
The Philippines is an archipelago of about 7,641 islands,
making it the world's fifth largest island country. The
islands are divided into three main groups: Luzon, the
Visayas, and Mindanao. It has a mountainous landscape,
coastal plains, and a humid climate.
The landscape is composed mostly of mountains and
coastal lowlands, with 36,289 kilometers of coastline. It
also includes volcanoes, river systems, rainforests,
numerous waterfalls, and ocean trenches.

3. Location
The Philippines is an archipelago that consists of an estimated 7,641 islands. It
lies between the equator and the Tropic of Cancer, between 4°23' and 21°25'
north latitude and between 116° and 127° east longitude. It is a part of
Southeast Asia. It is bounded on the north by the Bashi Channel, on the east
by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Celebes Sea, and on the west by the
China Sea.
The Philippines is located with the reference to Southern Asia and the regions
of Indonesia and Australia. The archipelago of the Philippines guards the
approaches to these regions from the north and from the east. This makes
the country politically important among the nations of the world and an ideal
distribution center of goods within the region.This is also the meeting ground
of diverse cultures.

4. Size
 The total land area is about 300,000 sq. km including
about 298,000 sq. m of land and about 2,000 sq. km of
water. The Philippines stretches about 1,850 km from
Y'ami Island in the north to Sibut Island in the south
and is about 1,000 km at its widest point east to west.
• Luzon- 105,000 sq. km
• Mindanao- 95,000 sq. km
• Visayas-61,077 sq. km

5. Shape
 The islands spread out in the shape of a
triangle, with those south of Palawan, the
Sulu Archipelago, and the island of Mindanao
outlining (from west to east, respectively) its
southern base and the Batan Islands to the
north of Luzon forming its apex.

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Climate And Weather
The Philippines has a tropical climate with high temperatures, heavy
rainfall, and humidity. The country has two main seasons: wet and dry.
Temperature
• The average annual temperature is 26.6°C
• The warmest months are April and May
• The coldest months are December, January, and February
Rainfall
• The average annual rainfall varies from 965 to 4,064 millimeters
• The wet season is from June to November
• The dry season is from December to May

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Humidity
• The average monthly relative humidity varies between 71% in
March and 85% in September
Seasons
• Summer: March to May is bright and sunny, but hot and dry
• Rainy season: June to October
• Monsoon season: July to September, with strong winds and
heavy rain
• Dry cooler season: November to February
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA) monitors the weather in the
Philippines.

8. Landforms and Resources
MOUNTAIN- is a place that is much higher than the land around it. Some
mountains very steep and around to climb.
VOLCANO- is a landform that has a small opening on top where hot
rocks or lava come out when it erupts.
PLAIN- is low, flat and wide landform. It has many towns and cities and it
is where most people build their houses.
HILL- is lower and smaller than a mountain. It is easier to climb that a
mountain.

9. PLATEAU - is a flat stretch of land on top of a mountain.
MOUNTAIN RANGES- is a chain of mountains bondered by
highlands or separated from other mountains by passes or valleys
PENINSULA- is a form of land that sticks out some of its part in to a
body of water and hence getting surrounded by water on three
side.
-Almost island called biland or byland.
VALLEY- a long depression on a land, between two higher parts
which might be a hills or a mountain.

11. Water Reforms
OCEANS- This is the widest and largest body of water in the world. Huge sea
vessels can travel here.
SEA- The sea is salty. A lot of aquatic resources live in the sea. Examples of
seas are the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea (which is the largest sea
near the Philippines).
LAKE- A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. There are many lakes in
the Philippines. Lake water is fresh, and some of the fish that you can find in
Philippine lakes are hito (catfish), dalag, tilapia, and ayungin. Examples of
lakes are: Taal Lake and Lanao Lake
CHANNEL- A channel is a wide body of water found between islands. This has
to be crossed into order to move from one island to another. Examples of
channels are: Babuyan Channel (found in BABUYAN ISLANDS northern Luzon).

12. WATERFALL- Waterfalls fall from a high place. Examples are: Tinago Falls
(found in Iligan City), and Katibawasan Falls (found in Camiguin).
BAY- This serves as a harbor for sea-faring vessels in the Philippines.
Passengers ride here, and goods can be loaded for transport to different
places. Manila Bay is known for its beautiful sunsets.
Examples are: Subic Bay, and Manila Bay
STRAIT- This is a narrow body of water, which separates two large land
forms. Examples are: San Juanico Strait which is found between Samar and
Leyte. This is the narrowest strait in the Philippines
GULF
This is part of the ocean, and can be found at the opening of the sea. This
can be used as a port for sea vessels. You can also fish here. Examples:
Lingayen Gulf found near Pangasinan, and Ragay Gulf found near
Camarines

13. RIVER- The river is a wide body of water that flows towards the sea. It has
fresh water, so fresh-water fishes are harvested from rivers. Examples of
rivers are: Cagayan River (the longest and largest river in the Philippines),
Pasig River (a river that can be seen in the city)
STREAM Or BROOK- This is a small body of flowing water. The source is a
spring.
CREEK- This is shallow and smaller than a stream. The water is used by
farmers to irrigate their rice fields.
SPRING- This is the smallest body of water. The water come from beneath
the ground, and can be either hot or cold. Hot springs can be found in
areas near volcanoes.
Examples: Bukal ng Bundok Makiling, Tiwi Hot Spring

14. Forest and Mineral Resources
Types of Forest
1. Mangrove Forest
2. Beach Forest
3. Molave Forest
4. Dipterocarp Forest
5. Pine Forest
6. Mossy Forest

15. • The Philippines is rich in both forest and mineral resources, with significant
deposits of metallic minerals like gold, copper, nickel, and chromite primarily
found on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao, while non-metallic minerals like
limestone, marble, and sulfur are mostly sourced from the Visayas region;
however, extensive logging and mining operations have caused concerns
regarding environmental sustainability and impact on indigenous
communities.
Metallic minerals:
Gold, copper, nickel, and chromite are the most significant metallic minerals,
with large deposits in Mindanao and Luzon.
Non-metallic minerals:
Limestone (for cement production), marble, asphalt, salt, sulfur, and silica are
major non-metallic minerals, primarily sourced from the Visayas region.

16. Agricultural Resources and Industrial Development
• The Philippines has many agricultural resources, including rice,
corn, coconut, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, and livestock.
Other agricultural products:
• coffee, mango, tobacco, abaca, potato, mongo, onion, sweet
potato, and tomato.
Agriculture is a major part of the Philippine economy, providing
employment, income, and exports.

17. • Industrial development in the Philippines is primarily focused on
manufacturing, with key sectors including electronics, food
processing, automotive assembly, chemicals, and
pharmaceuticals, largely concentrated in the Calabarzon region;
recent growth is driven by construction, electricity generation,
and manufacturing, with the government actively promoting
policies to enhance competitiveness and attract foreign
investment to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth
• Examples of industrial development include factories, refineries,
mines, and agribusiness.

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