Physical and Seasonal Features NATURAL RESOURCES

300,000 square kilometers (117, 187 sq. mi)104,687.80 sq. km

57,201.92 sq. km

94,630.10 sq. km

Less than 400 of the islands

65% of the country is mountainous

Philippines is situated on an active plate fault

PHYSICAL FEATURESIt is used in Geography and earth science to refer to the visible and tangible features that describe a

given area. These features include water bodies, vegetation and land

forms such as mountains.

Mt. Apo

Northern beach in Mindoro

Valley

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PHILIPPINES

•Puning Hot Spring, Porac, Pampanga

•Mt. Mayon, Albay

•Lingayen Gulf

PHYSICAL

FEATURES

OF

THE PHILIPPINES

Sand Steam

Porac, Angles City, Pampanga

SEASONAL FEATURESSeason

is a subdivision of the year, marked by changes in weather, ecology, and hours of daylight. Seasons result from the yearly revolution of the Earth around the Sun and the tilt of the

Earth's axis relative to the plane of revolution.

Featurea distinctive attribute or aspect of something.

synonyms: characteristic,attribute,quality,property,trait,hallmark,trademark

DRY SEASON

WET SEASON

The entire archipelago is still subdivided into four climatic types

due to differences in geography and and distances between the

islands. So it is possible that while it is raining hard in boracay you

can still get a tan in Caramoan or Siargao.

Most white river rafting organizers prefer rainy season since the water in the river is high and the rapids are wilder. You will appreciate the rapids more during this time because on summer and dry season, most rivers become unraftable thus making it impossible for this type of sport . The popular white water rafting sites in the Philippines are in Kalinga, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao.

Choco River, Kalinga. Tibiao River, Antique

Ride the waves. Heavy wind and rains mean one thing for these board-toting dudes and dudettes: Surf’s up! From

Aurora to Siargao, the swells are highest from October to January.

Siargao

Irosin, Sorsogon

Take a hot dip. For a hint of nostalgia, visit the classic hot springs of Calamba, Sorsogon, and even North Cotabato. Since the rains bring with it a nice chill, the soothing temperature is the perfect counter

to the weather.

Spelunking

This is the time of the year when the dry caves come to life with the flowing water inside making it a really great time to go spelunking. Whether you are a newbie or an experienced one, head on the caves of sagada in Mt. Province, Peñablanca in Cagayan, Calbiga in Samar, Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya, Sagada and explore their wondrous caves systems.

Quick Facts

• Over 1,270 similarly cone-shaped hills creating a sea of hills over 20 square miles (50 sq km)• Located in Bohol, Philippines• Heights typically range from 98 to 160 feet (30 to 50 m) with the highest reaching 390 feet (120 m)

A visit to the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument in Bohol, Philippines is like a visit to a land where Hershey Chocolate Kisses are created for giants, except for the fact that at this natural mossy wonder of the world you will need to bring your own chocolate if you are looking for a tangible treat. However, for those looking for an experience of a lifetime the natural beauty of Chocolate Hills will not disappoint with its approximate 1500 mounds that are covered in grassy limestone. During the dry season the grass on the cone mounds browns and resembles rows of chocolate ripe for the picking. This coincidentally is also one of the best times of the year to visit the Chocolate Hills if you want to stay dry during your visit since there is a constant influx of precipitation during the rainy season.

Fast Facts

A trip to a paradise island with the finest coral white sand, crystal-clear water and romantic sunsets...

Boracay Island lies at the most western point of the region of Western Visayas; located at the north-western tip of Panay Island. At 30 degrees latitude and 121 degrees longitude and 350 kilometres south of Manila, the island has an area of 1,083 hectares and is seven kilometres long. The narrowest spot in the middle part of the island is only one kilometre wide and flat. The Northern and Southern part of Boracay are hilly with the highest elevation at 100 meters above sea level. Today the island has approximately 16,000 inhabitants (1999). Boracay belongs to the municipality of Malay in Aklan province and consists of three villages or barangays; Yapak in the North, Balabag in the centre and Manoc-Manoc in the South.

Together with the rest of the Philippines, Manila lies entirely within the tropics. Its proximity to the equator means that the temperature range is very small, rarely going below 20 °C (68 °F) or above 38 °C (100 °F) . However, humidity levels are usually very high all year round. It has a distinct dry season from late December through May, and a relatively lengthy and cooler wet season that covers the remaining period with mild to warm temperatures. In the rainy season it rarely rains all day but the rainfall is very heavy during short periods. Typhoons can occur from June to September and can cause flooding in parts of the city.

One activity that is highly recommended  is strawberry picking at the Strawberry Farm in the nearby La Trinidad, Benguet. A unique experience for the whole family, you get to pick fresh strawberries -- right alongside the Ibaloi farmers -- to bring home or consume while on vacation in the Summer Capital of the Philippines.

Located just 30 minutes from Baguio City, Strawberry Farm "opens it doors" for the activity from November to May every year. The rates for strawberry picking vary. In general, it costs twice the market price to pick your own strawberries, which folks find strange, especially those who have tried apple or orange picking in orchards in other countries thinking they provide "free labor.“

All in all, strawberry picking "Baguio style" is an experience well worth it as it is the stuff that warm childhood memories are made of -- priceless even!

The Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary takes in 1030 hectares of sand flats and mangroves on Olango’s southern shores. This is a vital refuelling depot for around 50,000 birds of 47 species (including the endangered Chinese egret Egretta eulophotes and Asiatic dowitcher Limnodromus semipalmatus ) on the east-Asian migratory route to Australia. The birds, which prefer Olango to neighbouring islands because of the abundant food and ideal nesting sites, arrive in late September and leave in early March, but the best time for twitchers is between November and February. Tragically, you may also encounter organised hunting parties, which are imperilling shorebird populations.

The country is filled with beautiful cherry blossoms in spring. Visiting Japan during the cherry blossom season is a memorable experience. When do cherry blossom flower in Japan? Cherry blossoms (Higan zakura) normally begin blooming in January in Okinawa, and somei yoshino cherry blossoms reach their peak in late March to April in Honshu region. In Hokkaido, cherry blossoms are usually in full blooms in May. However, it's really difficult to predict cherry blossom opening dates in advance, and planning a trip at the right time is tough. In Japan, the JWA (Japan Weather Association), the Weather Map Co., Ltd, and the Weather news Inc. mainly announce cherry blossom forecasts every spring.

Please note that cherry blossom opening dates vary every year, depending on the weather condition. Once cherry blossoms open up, they usually reach their peak within 10 days. The blooming period of somei yoshino cherry blossoms is short.

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