The Philippines, [f] officially the Republic of the Philippines, [g] is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

6 天之前 · The Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam. Manila is the capital, but nearby Quezon City …

2025年1月7日 · Located along the Pacific typhoon belt, the Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year, which typically hit during the latter half. If you find yourself in the Philippines during these months, head to islands like Palawan, Mindoro and Cebu, which remain relatively sheltered from storms by other islands all year round. 6.

2023年7月17日 · The Philippines, an archipelago in Southeast Asia, situates itself in the western Pacific Ocean. It shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the west, Taiwan to the north, Palau to the east, and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south.

The Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia in the Pacific Ocean. It has 7,641 islands. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila. Spain (1521–1898), and the United States (1898–1946), colonized (controlled) the country and Palau, …

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From bustling cities to stunning beaches and mountains, the Philippines has a lot to offer adventurous explorers. Here are a few tips, tricks, and resources for travelers looking to find fun in...

Philippines, officially Republic of the Philippines, Island country, western Pacific Ocean, on an archipelago off the southeast coast of Asia. Area: 115,830 sq mi (300,000 sq km). Population: (2025 est.) 113,863,000.

2023年7月5日 · More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. Much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions...

2025年1月22日 · The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century and were ceded to the US in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. In 1935, the Philippines …