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Which hemisphere is the Philippines located in?
Which hemisphere is the Philippines located in?
- Eastern hemisphere
- Western hemisphere
- Southern hemisphere
- Northern hemisphere (correct)
Which bodies of water surround the Philippines?
Which bodies of water surround the Philippines?
- Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Caribbean Sea
- Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, Sulu Sea, South China Sea (correct)
- Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea
- Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean
Which countries are found in the northern part of the Philippines?
Which countries are found in the northern part of the Philippines?
- Thailand, Cambodia, Laos
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam
- Japan, Taiwan, China (correct)
- South Korea, North Korea, Mongolia
How many islands make up the Philippine archipelago?
How many islands make up the Philippine archipelago?
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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Philippine Hemisphere
Philippine Hemisphere
The Philippines is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
Surrounding Waters
Surrounding Waters
The Philippines is surrounded by the Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, Sulu Sea, and South China Sea.
Northern Neighbors
Northern Neighbors
Japan, Taiwan, and China are located in the north of the Philippines.
Number of Islands
Number of Islands
The Philippines archipelago is made up of 7,641 islands.
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Arc Direction
Arc Direction
The arc of nations sweeps Southeast from mainland Asia to the Philippines.
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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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