Philippines National Territory and Geography

What designates the waters between and around the Philippine islands as part of its internal waters?

Which location is identified as the southernmost point of the Philippines?

How many islands are reported to comprise the Philippine archipelago?

Which island is the northernmost city in the Philippines?

What is the approximate total land area of the Philippines, including inland bodies of water?

Which of the following locations is subject to a territorial dispute?

Which sea borders the Philippines to the west?

What is significant about the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines?

National Territory

The Philippines' territory includes all islands, waters, and other areas under its sovereignty.
This includes land, water (territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelves), and air space.
Waters surrounding and connecting islands are part of internal waters.

Facts About the Philippines

The archipelago consists of approximately 7,641 islands.
Total land area (including inland water) is about 300,000 square kilometers.
Coastline is approximately 36,289 kilometers, ranking fifth globally by length.
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers over 2.26 million square kilometers.
Geographic location: Situated between 116.40°E and 126.34°E longitude and 4.40°N and 21.10°N latitude.
Bordering bodies of water: Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Celebes Sea.
Geographical neighbors: Borneo, Taiwan, Moluccas, Sulawesi, and Palau.

Extreme Points of the Philippines

Northernmost point: Y'Ami Island, Itbayat, Batanes.
Southernmost point: Frances Reef, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi.
Easternmost point: Pusan Point, Caraga, Davao Oriental.
Westernmost point: Balabac Great Reef, Balabac, Palawan.
Bordering cities of extreme points are noted, along with disputes over Kalayaan Island.

Border Cities and Islands

Specific northernmost, southernmost and other extreme points and cites are referenced for each island.

Explore the intricacies of the Philippines' national territory and its geographical features. This quiz covers important facts about the archipelago, including total islands, land area, and extreme points. Test your knowledge on the geographical neighbors and surrounding waters of this beautiful nation.