Significance of size and shape of the Philippines?

Answer 1

The strategic location of the Philippines has affected its history. First, its nearness to mainland Asia has led to the migration of Negritos, Indonesians and Malays. The Negritos traveled to the Philippines by means of land bridges that connected the country to Asia while the Indonesians and Malays crossed the seas to get to our shores. Second, because of he proximity of the Philippines to other Asian countries, the ancient Filipinos were able to establish trade contacts with the Chinese, Indians, Japanese and Arabs. These trade contacts were economically as well as culturally beneficial to Filipinos. Third, the proximity of the country to the Spice Islands or Moluccas resulted in the coming of the Spaniards to the Philippines. This event led to the Hispanization and Christianization of the country. Fourth, the strategic location of the country in Southeast Asia led the United States to acquire the Philippines from Spain and colonize it. This enabled the United States to exert a powerful influence in the region with the installation of military bases in our country. Besides, the Philippines became a supplier of raw materials to the United States and a market for its manufactured products. Fifth, because of its strategic position in the region, it has become an important part of trade and travel in Asia. International airlines and ships stop over in the Philippines on their way to Australia and other Asian countries.

Answer 2

the shape of a country is another geographic element that has a bearing on its economic, social and political development to the Philippines. it is difficult to construct a continuous network of roads and railroads throughout the length and breadth of the country. economic development cannot move at a faster pace in the absence of a good trasportation and communcation network. the administration and supervision of the entire country as well as the implementation of government policies cannot be fully carried out due to the physical divisions of the country. the shape of the country is fragmented because of theories of how Philippines became torn apart and it is also elongated because the islands slowly drift away from each other every year