Philippines - Wikipedia
WEBThe Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Philippines | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam. Manila is the capital, but nearby Quezon City is the country’s most-populous city.
Philippines country profile - BBC
WEB19 December 2023. Getty Images. More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. Much of the country is mountainous and prone...
Philippines – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia. The country has one of the world's longest coastlines with many fine beaches and excellent diving .
Philippines - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The Philippines are the source of one of the world’s largest emigrant populations, much of which consists of legal temporary workers known as Overseas Foreign Workers or OFWs. As of 2019, there were 2.2 million OFWs. They work in a wide array of fields, most frequently in services (such as caregivers …
Philippines Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJul 17, 2023 · The Philippines, an archipelago in Southeast Asia, situates itself in the western Pacific Ocean. It shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the west, Taiwan to the north, Palau to the east, and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south. The archipelago encompasses a total area of approximately 300,000 km 2 (about 115,830 mi 2 ).
Know before you go: the Philippines - National Geographic
WEBFrom bustling cities to stunning beaches and mountains, the Philippines has a lot to offer adventurous explorers. Here are a few tips, tricks, and resources for travelers looking to find fun in...
Philippines travel guide - Lonely Planet | Asia
WEBPhilippines travel guide - Lonely Planet | Asia. Getty Images. Philippines. Asia. The Philippines is defined by its emerald rice fields, teeming megacities, graffiti-splashed jeepneys, smoldering volcanoes, bug-eyed tarsiers, fuzzy water buffalo and smiling, happy-go-lucky people. Best Time to Visit. 01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions.
history of the Philippines - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia that was subjected to Western colonization before it had the opportunity to develop either a centralized government ruling over a large territory or a dominant culture.
Philippines country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Population: 109,035,300 million. Languages: Filipino, English, plus regional languages. Life expectancy: 70 years (men) 74 years (women) LEADER. President: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Getty Images. The...
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