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Philippine geography
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands located in Southeast Asia. It has a tropical maritime climate and is surrounded by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south. The terrain is mostly mountainous and volcanic, and the country is prone to earthquakes. The capital and largest city is Manila. The Philippines has a population of over 99 million people and is made up of 17 regions divided into 81 provinces.
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- 3. Geography of thePhilippines •Location •Shape and size •Neighboring countries and surrounding bodies of water •Terrain and Points •Other Facts
- 5. - Located in SoutheasternAsia - Archipelago (large group of islands) made up of 7,107 islands - Part of a Western Pacific arc system that is characterized by active volcanoes .
- 6. Shape •Elongated •Archipelago Area 115,830 square miles Coastline 22,549miles Length •1,851 km (1,150 mi) SSE-NNW , Width •1,062 km (660 mi) ENE-WSW . http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Asia-and-Oceania/Philippines-LOCATION-SIZE
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- 8. Surrounding Bodies ofWater North- Luzon Strait East- Philippine Sea South- Celebes Sea West- South China Sea
- 9. Terrain and Points -mostlymountainous -all islands are prone to earthquakes Lowest Point- Philippine Sea Highest Point- Mount Apo (9,691 feet)
- 10. Natural Resources- Timber,Petroleum, Cobalt Oil is not a natural resource. Population: 99,900,177 Estimate Capital- Manila 72nd largest country in the world Officially called the Republic of Philippines Slightly larger than Arizona Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 11. The Philippines hasthe longest irregular coastline in the world. 36, 290 kilometers in length It has 61 natural harbors (20 landlocked strait) Manila bay, the finest harbor in the Far East
- 12. IRAYA IN BATANES PINATUBOIN ZAMBALES TAAL IN BATANGAS BANAHAW IN QUEZON MAYON IN ALBAY BULUSAN IN SORSOGON KANLAON IN NEGROS HIBOK HIBOK IN CAMIGUIN MAKATURING IN LANAO APO IN DAVAO
- 13. WORLD FAMOUST FORITS NEAR-PERFECT CONICAL SHAPE Derived from the Bicol word Magayon meaning beautiful It erupted at least 47 times 1n 1814, it erupted disastrously, desroying 5 towns Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 14. It has beendormant for 611 years statrted to emit fumes on April 3, 1991 June 12-15, 1991 –the most destructive eruptions Its ashfalls reached as far as Metro Manila, Palawan , Mindoro and Cambodia
- 15. A regular touristdrawer Known as Volcano Island in the lake. It had recorded 33 eruptions Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 16. Erupted 6 timesin 1985 3 times in 1986 1989 it erupted but fortunately, this did not cause any destruction. Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 17. 1,000 hills inBohol During the dry months of February until May, these dome-shaped limestone hills turn chocolate-brown as the grasses withered. Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 18. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 19. Natural Resources- Timber,Petroleum, Cobalt Oil is not a natural resource. Population: 99,900,177 Estimate Capital- Manila 72nd largest country in the world Officially called the Republic of Philippines Slightly larger than Arizona Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 20. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 21. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 23. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 25. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 26. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 27. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 28. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 29. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 30. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 31. Natural Resources- Timber,Petroleum, Cobalt Oil is not a natural resource. Population: 99,900,177 Estimate Capital- Manila 72nd largest country in the world Officially called the Republic of Philippines Slightly larger than Arizona Check out this link to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 32. " Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan,at Makaban " ("For God, People, Nature, and Country") 12 February 1998 Republic Act No. 8491, Chapter III, Section 40
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- 34. Ilocos Region (RegionI) Cagayan Valley (Region II) Central Luzon (Region III) CALABARZON (Region IV-A) MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) Bicol Region (Region V) Western Visayas (Region VI) Central Visayas (Region VII) Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
- 35. Zamboanga Peninsula (RegionIX) Northern Mindanao (Region X) Davao Region (Region XI) Soccsksargen (Region XII) Caraga (Region XIII) Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) National Capital Region
- 36. List of landlockedprovinces in the Philippines All provinces of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Ifugao and Benguet Two provinces of Cagayan Valley (Region II): Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino Two provinces of Central Luzon (Region III): Nueva Ecija and Tarlac Four provinces of Mindanao: Bukidnon of Northern Mindanao (Region X) South Cotabato Province of Soccsksargen (Region XII) Agusan del Sur of Caraga (Region XIII), and Similarly, Laguna and Rizal Province of CALABARZON (Region IV-A) have coastlines on Laguna de Bay. Since lakes do not allow access to seaborne trade, these provinces are still considered to be landlocked.
- 38. Check out thislink to see a list of all countries in order of size! http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm
- 39. The Philippines hasclaimed many lands throughout its history. These include the Spratly Islands, Sabah , Scarborough Shoal, Benham Plateau, Palmas or Miangas Island, the Sangir Islands,Orchid Island, Marianas Islands and Caroline Islands