Geographical Location• The Philippines are
located in Southeastern Asia.
• They are between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, which is east of Vietnam.
• They are also near the equator.
History Of The Philippines
• People first reached the Philippines about 30,000 years ago.
• Ferdinand Magellan claimed the Philippines for Spain in 1521.
• Later, the Philippines declared their independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.
• On July 4, 1946, the Republic of the Philippines was established.
Current Information• The capital is Manila.• Philippine population is estimated at
90.3 million people. • The official languages are Filipino
and English.• The climate is tropical ; Big Storms
tend to hit the Philippines as well.• The economy is doing well by
improving by 5% every year from 2000.
• Their religion has many beliefs but an overwhelming 80% of people are Roman Catholic.
• The life expectancy in the country is 72 years.
Manila
• It is the capital of the Philippines.
• Also known as the “Pearl Of Orient.”
• Transportation is easily available for traveling.
• Manila uses its harbor for goods to either sell or use for themselves.
Cebu City
• The land was discovered by Ferdinand Magellan.
• The people are very friendly in the city.
• The weather is best from December to May, while the hottest months are from March until May.
The Island of Luzon
• The island of Luzon is the 15th largest island in the whole world and the 7th in Asia with an area of 109,965 km².
• Numerous volcanoes are located around the island.
• The largest lake in the Philippines is Laguna de Bay. It has area of 949 km².
Davao
• Considered a peaceful city in the Asian region.
• Home to many private agencies.
• Davao has great weather conditions.
• Various fruits grow here as well.
Palawan
• A very adventurous island.
• Palawan has over a thousands island and islets.
• Wrecked ships under the waters wait patiently for divers.
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