Philippine Geography PDF
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This document provides information about the geography of the Philippines, including details about its location, shape, size, neighboring countries, surrounding bodies of water, natural resources, population, and other geographical facts. It also covers important aspects such as the country's national symbols and core values, providing a complete overview of the nation's characteristics.
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Philippine Geography History Location Shape and size Neighboring countries and surrounding bodies of water Facts Amalgam Warrior An image that honor the fighting spirit of various Filipino tribes with a mixture of visual symbolism and clothing. Shape and Size Shape...
Philippine Geography History Location Shape and size Neighboring countries and surrounding bodies of water Facts Amalgam Warrior An image that honor the fighting spirit of various Filipino tribes with a mixture of visual symbolism and clothing. Shape and Size Shape - Elongated - Archipelago Area - 115, 830 square miles - Coastline 22, 549 miles Length - 1,851 km Width - 1,062 km Facts What is exact number of the islands in the Philippines? There are 7,107 islands if - low tide There are 7,100 island if - high tide NAMRIA official count are 7,641 Other Geographical Facts Natural Resources - Timber, Petroleum, Cobalt, Population - 99,900, 177 (estimated) Capital - Manila 72nd largest country in the world Officially called the “Republic of the Philippines” Slightly larger than the Arizona Active Volcanoes Mt. Iraya in Batanes Mt. Banahaw in Batanes Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Mt. Hibok-Hibok in Camiguin Mt. Makaturing in Lanao Mt. Apo in Davao Mt. Mayon in Albay - near perfect conical shape. - Magayon Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales - dormant for almost 116 years, started to emit fumes on April 3, 1991 - June 12-15, 1991 - the most disruptive eruptions. Mt. Taal in Batangas - known as volcano island in the lake. - 33 eruptions. Beautiful Geographical Features Chocolate Hills - 1,260… hills - February to May makes the grasses withered. Banaue Rice Terraces - crafted by hand - ancient irrigation system - cultural treasure National Symbols What is the national language of the Philippines? - From tagalog to Filipino What is the national flower of the Philippines? - Sampaguita (Jasmine) What is the national tree of the Philippines? - Narra Tree What is the national bird of the Philippines? - Philippine Eagle What is the national martial arts of the Philippines? - Arnis What is the national sports of the Philippines? - Sepak Takraw What is the national animal of the Philippines? - Carabao What is the national fruit of the Philippines? - Mango What is the national leaf of the Philippines? - Anahaw What is the national hero of the Philippines? - Dr. Jose Rizal What is the national food of the Philippines? - Adobo What is the national vehicle of the Philippines? - Jeepney What is the national dress of the Philippines? - Baro’t saya and Barong What is the national house of the Philippines? - Bahay - Kubo What is the national fish of the Philippines? - Bangus (Milkfish) Core Values Maka-diyos (For God,) Maka-tao (People,) Makakalikasan (Nature,) Makabansa (and Country)
