GEOGRAPHY · Web viewPHILIPPINES GEOGRAPHY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY The Philippines is a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia situated in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of

PHILIPPINESGEOGRAPHY

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

The Philippines is a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia situated in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila. The Philippines’ location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and close to the equator makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons, but also endows it with abundant natural resources and some of the world’s greatest biodiversity.

Mayon Volcano, Albay

an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in

Bicol Region in the Philippines? Renowned as the “perfect one” because

of its symmetric conical shape.

Barosoain Church, Bulacan

also known as the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish,

is a Roman Catholic Church built in 1888 in

Malolos, Bulacan. Republic, the chirch is

proverbial for its historical importance among

Filipinos

POPULATION INFORMATION

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

The current population of the Philippines is 103,680,135 as of Tuesday, June 6, 2017, based on the latest United Nations Estimates.

The Philippines population is equivalent to 1.38% of the total world population.

The Philippines ranks number 13 in the list of countries and dependencies by population.

The population density in the Philippines is 348 per Km 2 The total land area is 298,192 Km 2 44.8% of the population is urban (46,543,718 people in

2017) The median age in the Philippines is 24.4 years

Aguinaldo Shrine, Cavite

a National Shrine of the Philippines located in Kawit, Cavite in the

Philippines, where the Philippine Declaration of

Independence from Spain was declared on

June 12, 1898.

Luneta National Park, Manila

a historical urban park in the Philippines. It is

one of the largest urban parks in Asia and one of the major tourist

attraction of Manila.

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

a city located in the western province of Palawan, Philippines. Puerto Princesa is a

popular tourist city with many beach resorts and seafood restaurants. It

has been acclaimed several times as the

cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines.a protected area of the

Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. Research of Scientists

visiting the reefs since the 1980s revealed that the Tubbataha Reefs Natural

Park contains no less than 600 fish species, 360 coral species, 11 shark species,

13 dolphin and whale species, and 100 bird

species. The reefs also serve as a testing ground for Hawksbill and Green

Tubbataha Reefs, Sulu

Sea

PEOPLE LANGUAGE

a protected area of the Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. Research of Scientists

visiting the reefs since the 1980s revealed that the Tubbataha Reefs Natural

Park contains no less than 600 fish species, 360 coral species, 11 shark species,

13 dolphin and whale species, and 100 bird

species. The reefs also serve as a testing ground for Hawksbill and Green

There are some 120 to 175 languages and dialects in the Philippines, depending on the method of classification. Four others are no longer spoken. Almost all are Malayo-Polynesian languages, whereas one, Chavacanno, is a creole derived from Romance language. Two are the official language (English and Filipino), while (as of 2017) nineteen are official auxiliary languages. Including second-language speakers, there are more speakers of Filipino than English in the Philippines.

THERE ARE 13 INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN PHILIPPINES:

Tagalog Cebuano Ilocano Hiligaynon Waray-Waray Bikol Kapampangan Pangasinan Maranao Maguindanao Kinaray-a Tausug

RELIGIONS

The Philippines proudly boast to be the only Christian nation in Asia. More than 86% of the population is Roman Catholic, 6% belong to various nationalized Christian cults, and the another 2% belong to well over 100 Protestant denominations. In addition to the Christian majority, there are 4% Muslim minority, concentrated on the southern islands of Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan. Scattered in isolated mountainous regions, the remaining 2% follow non-Western, indigenous beliefs and practices. The Chinese minority, although statistically insignificant, has been culturally influential in coloring Filipino Catholicism with many of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

Ati-Atihan Festival3rd weekend of January| Kalibo,

Aklan

Sinulog Festival3rd weekend of January| Cebu

City

Dinagyang Festival4th weekend of January| Iloilo

City

Panagbenga FestivalFebruary| Baguio City

CULTURE

FESTIVALS

The Philippines is a country that has varied cultural influences. Most of these influences are results of previous colonization, deriving mainly from the culture of Spain and United States. Despite all of these influences the old Asian culture of Filipinos has been retained and are clearly seen in their way of life, beliefs and customs. Wherever you go, Filipino Culture is very evident ad has largely been appreciated and even applauded in many parts of the world.

STANDARD OF LIVING

INDUSTRY KEY INDUSTRIES

The Philippines offers an easy-going way of life yet unmarred by mass tourism. Getting around is very easy, considering English is so widely spoken among the country’s hundred million population. Add to that the cheap cost of living in the Philippines, and you end up with an appealing place to call home.

Philippines is also rich in mineral and natural resources. It is considered one of the largest mining countries, with an estimated $1 trillion in mineral wealth. Philippines is also one of the world’s largest exporter of rice, which make up 2.8 percent of global rice production. Currently, Philippines is the host of the International Rice Research Institute, whose aim is to improve the well-being of poor rice farmers, the consumers, as well as the environment.

10. Tubbataha Reef

9. San Agustin, Manila

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TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS TOP 10 TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Canadian Dollar is divided into 100 cents. The Philippine Peso is divided into 100 centavos.

8. Mayon Volcano

7. Malapascua Island

6. Puerto Galera

5. Puerto Princesa Underground River

4. Donsol

3. Chocolate Hills

2. Boracay

1. Banaue Rice Terraces

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