Philippine Geography Divisions PDF
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This document provides an overview of the geographical divisions of the Philippines, including the reasons for dividing the country into regions, and the different regions themselves.
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Philippine Geography Regions Provinces Reasons from dividing the Philippine Islands into different regions: 1. Administrative Efficiency: Dividing the country into regions allows for more manageable governance. 2. Cultural Diversity: The Philippines is home to over 175 ethnolinguistic g...
Philippine Geography Regions Provinces Reasons from dividing the Philippine Islands into different regions: 1. Administrative Efficiency: Dividing the country into regions allows for more manageable governance. 2. Cultural Diversity: The Philippines is home to over 175 ethnolinguistic groups, each with distinct cultures, languages, and traditions. 3. Economic Development: Different regions have varying levels of economic development, natural resources, and industrial strengths. 4. Geographical Considerations: The archipelagic nature of the Philippines, consisting of more than 7,000 islands, necessitates a regional approach to governance and development. 5. Historical Context: The regional divisions often reflect historical and colonial influences, as well as historical trade routes and settlement patterns. 6. Political Representation: The national government and local decision-making processes. In the Philippines, regions are administrative divisions that primarily serve to coordinate planning and organize national government services across multiple local government units (LGUs). 18 Regions in the Philippines 8 in Luzon / 4 in Visayas / 6 Mindanao Region I Ilocos Region Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula Region II Cagayan Valley Region X Northern Mindanao Region III Central Luzon Region XI Davao Region Region IV - A CALABARZON Region XII SOCCSKSARGEN Region IV - B MIMAROPA Region Region XIII Caraga Region V Bicol Region NCR National Capital Region Region VI Western Visayas NIR Negros Island Region Region VII Central Visayas CAR Cordillera Administrative Region Region VIII Eastern Visayas BARMM Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Territories claimed by the Philippines The Philippines has claimed many lands throughout its history. These include the Spratly Island, Sabah, Scarborough Shoal, Benham Plateau, Palmas or Miangas Island, the Sangir Island, Orchid Island, Marianas Island, and Caroline Island.
