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What does the national territory of the Philippines comprise?
What is the definition of the Philippine archipelago?
What is included in the terrestrial domain of the Philippines?
What does the archipelagic principle involve?
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What is encompassed by the term 'all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction'?
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What is included in the aerial domain of the national territory of the Philippines?
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What does the archipelagic principle involve?
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What does the Philippine archipelago comprise?
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What is encompassed by the term 'all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction'?
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What is included in the fluvial domain of the national territory of the Philippines?
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Study Notes
National Territory of the Philippines
- Comprises the Philippine archipelago and all other territories under its sovereignty or jurisdiction.
- Includes terrestrial, aerial, and fluvial domains.
Definition of the Philippine Archipelago
- A group of islands located in Southeast Asia.
- Consists of over 7,600 islands.
Terrestrial Domain of the Philippines
- Encompasses all land areas within the national territory.
- Includes islands, coastlines, and adjacent waters.
Archipelagic Principle
- Involves recognition of the Philippines as an archipelagic state.
- Allows for straight baselines to be drawn around the islands, defining territorial waters.
All Other Territories
- Refers to territories beyond the main archipelago that the Philippines governs.
- May include remote islands, submerged lands, and areas that may not be physically connected to the mainland.
Aerial Domain of the National Territory
- Includes the airspace above the land and waters of the Philippines.
- The country exercises sovereignty over the airspace extending above its territory.
Fluvial Domain of the Philippines
- Covers all navigable waters within the national territory.
- Includes rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water where the country has jurisdiction.
Composition of the Philippine Archipelago
- Comprises major islands, smaller islands, and islets grouped into various regions.
- Significant islands include Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Additional Territories Under Sovereignty
- Encompasses not only land but also maritime zones and rights to resources in these areas.
- Implies control over areas like exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and continental shelf regions.
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Test your knowledge of the Philippine national territory with this quiz. Explore the country's archipelago, islands, waters, sovereignty, and jurisdiction, including terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains. Delve into territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, and more.
