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Which hemisphere is the Philippines located in?
Which hemisphere is the Philippines located in?
Which bodies of water surround the Philippines?
Which bodies of water surround the Philippines?
Which countries are found in the northern part of the Philippines?
Which countries are found in the northern part of the Philippines?
How many islands make up the Philippine archipelago?
How many islands make up the Philippine archipelago?
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In which direction does the arc of nations sweep from mainland Asia to the Philippines?
In which direction does the arc of nations sweep from mainland Asia to the Philippines?
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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.
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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.
