5 Questions
Which hemisphere is the Philippines located in?
Northern hemisphere
Which bodies of water surround the Philippines?
Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, Sulu Sea, South China Sea
Which countries are found in the northern part of the Philippines?
Japan, Taiwan, China
How many islands make up the Philippine archipelago?
7,641
In which direction does the arc of nations sweep from mainland Asia to the Philippines?
Southeast
Study Notes
Philippine Geography
- The Philippines is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.
- The country is surrounded by bodies of water, including the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, the Sulu Sea to the southwest, the Celebes Sea to the south, and the Luzon Strait to the north.
- The countries found in the northern part of the Philippines are Taiwan and Japan.
- The Philippine archipelago comprises 7,641 islands.
- The arc of nations sweeps from mainland Asia to the Philippines in a southeastern direction.
Test your knowledge of the Philippines' location with this quiz! Learn about the latitude and longitude coordinates of this island country in Southeast Asia and its position in relation to the equator and the northern hemisphere.
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