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Philippines Culture, Geography and History

Geography and Environment of Philippines

  • Shadowed grassy steps in Philippines

Consisting of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines archipelago is located in South-East Asia, in between the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea. Being a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines is home to many active volcanoes and a staggering amount of biodiversity, with thousands of plant, mammal, fish and bird species living on land and in the sea. As a very mountainous country, the Philippines is dotted with numerous peaks, which give way to deep valleys that are often studded with rivers and streams. Tropical rainforest occupies much of the landmass, with most of the population living on the low lying coastal areas.


History and Government of Philippines


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Recommended Reading

  • My Faraway Home - Mary McKay Maynard
  • Invented Eden - Robin Hemley
  • When the Rainbow Goddess Wept - Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
  • When the Elephants Dance: A Novel - Tess Uriza Holthe
  • Dead Season - Alan Berlow

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Philippines at a glance

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  • Manila (population 1.65 million)
  • 99 million
  • Filipino (Tagalog), English
  • PHP
  • (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
  • Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin), Type B (American 3-pin)
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