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What designates the waters between and around the Philippine islands as part of its internal waters?
What designates the waters between and around the Philippine islands as part of its internal waters?
- Geographic depth measurement
- Environmental conservation policies
- Established legal treaties
- National sovereignty claims (correct)
Which location is identified as the southernmost point of the Philippines?
Which location is identified as the southernmost point of the Philippines?
- Frances Reef (correct)
- Mavulis (Y'Ami) Island
- Balabac Great Reef
- Pusan Point
How many islands are reported to comprise the Philippine archipelago?
How many islands are reported to comprise the Philippine archipelago?
- 8,000
- 7,641 (correct)
- 7,000
- 6,500
Which island is the northernmost city in the Philippines?
Which island is the northernmost city in the Philippines?
What is the approximate total land area of the Philippines, including inland bodies of water?
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 of the following locations is subject to a territorial dispute?
Which sea borders the Philippines to the west?
Which sea borders the Philippines to the west?
What is significant about the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines?
What is significant about the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines?
Flashcards
What makes up the Philippine National Territory?
What makes up the Philippine National Territory?
The Philippine archipelago, including all islands, waters, and other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction, encompassing terrestrial, fluvial, aerial domains, territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelves, and other submarine areas.
Internal waters of the Philippines
Internal waters of the Philippines
The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
The area of sea extending 200 nautical miles from the baseline of a country's coast.
Northernmost Point of the Philippines
Northernmost Point of the Philippines
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Southernmost Point of the Philippines
Southernmost Point of the Philippines
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Easternmost Point of the Philippines
Easternmost Point of the Philippines
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Westernmost Point of the Philippines
Westernmost Point of the Philippines
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Luzon Island Border
Luzon Island Border
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Study Notes
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.
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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.
