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The Philippines constitutes an archipelago of 7,107 islands with a total land area of approximately 300,000 square kilometers (116,000 sq mi). It lies between 116° 40' and 126° 34' E. longitude, and 4° 40' and 21° 10' N. latitude, and borders the Philippine Sea on the east, on the South China Sea the west, and the Celebes Sea on the south. The island of Borneo lies a few hundred kilometers southwest and Taiwan directly north. The Moluccas and Sulawesi are to the south, and Palau is to the east beyond the Philippine Sea.
The islands are commonly divided into three island groups: Luzon (Regions I to V, NCR and CAR), Visayas (VI to VIII), and Mindanao (IX to XIII and ARMM). The busy port of Manila, on Luzon, is the national capital and second largest city after its suburb Quezon City.
The local climate is hot, humid, and tropical. The average yearly temperature is around 26.5 °C (79.7 °F). There are three recognized seasons: Tag-init or Tag-araw (the hot season or summer from March to May), Tag-ulan (the rainy season from June to November), and Taglamig (the cold season from December to February). The southwest monsoon (May-October) is known as the "habagat" and the dry winds of the northeast monsoon (November-April) as the "amihan".The country itself is undergoing desertification in place like Sorsogon, Baguio, Davao and the Sierra Madre mountain range.
Most of the mountainous islands used to be covered in tropical rainforest and are volcanic in origin. The highest point is Mount Apo on Mindanao at 2,954 metres (9,692 ft). There are many active volcanos such as Mayon Volcano, Mount Pinatubo, and Taal Volcano. The country also lies within the typhoon belt of the Western Pacific and about 19 typhoons strike per year.
Lying on the northwestern fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activities. Some 20 earthquakes are registered daily in the Philippines, though most are too weak to be felt. The last great earthquake was the 1990 Luzon earthquake.
The longest river is the Cagayan River of northern Luzon. Manila Bay is connected to the Laguna de Bay by means of the Pasig River. Subic Bay, the Davao Gulf and the Moro Gulf are some of the important bays. Transversing the San Juanico Strait is the San Juanico Bridge, that connects the islands of Samar and Leyte.
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What is another word for landscape?
"Scenery" is another word that can be used to describe a landscape.
Which terms do not describe the landscape of the Atlantic provinces?
Desert and tropical rainforest do not describe the landscape of the Atlantic provinces. The landscape of the Atlantic provinces typically includes rugged coastline, rolling hills, forests, and lakes.
What is the Philippines farm landscape different from western eroupe's?
The farm landscape in the Philippines differs from Western Europe's in terms of crops grown, terrain, and scale. In the Philippines, rice, coconut, and banana plantations are common, while Western Europe typically grows crops like wheat, barley, and grapes. The terrain in the Philippines is more mountainous and tropical, compared to the flatter and temperate landscape of Western Europe. Additionally, farms in the Philippines tend to be smaller in scale and more family-owned, while Western Europe has larger, commercialized farms.
Can you describe the landscape?
The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, lush greenery, and vast open spaces. It features a diverse range of flora and fauna, with rivers and lakes dotting the terrain. Majestic mountains and forests further contribute to the picturesque scenery of the landscape.
What words describe the Sahara?
Vast desert, arid landscape, extreme temperatures, sand dunes.
How would you describe the Egyptian landscape?
with lots of pyramids
What is the most be beautiful landscape in the Philippines?
Well there is not a specific landscape but their waterfalls are beautiful! I hope this was helpful
What is another word for landscape?
"Scenery" is another word that can be used to describe a landscape.
What are the words that is used to describe an area?
landscape
What words describe the Baltic landscape?
the hospital
How will you describe the physical background of the Philippines?
The Philippines is an archipelago composed of 7,107 islands.
How to Describe the processes that change the landscape of the earth?
hslo
What are Geographical words?
words that describe a landscape or place.
Can you describe landscaping?
just say landscape and done
•How relevant is the reading to the understanding of the socio-political, religious, and cultural landscape of the Philippines?
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Which terms do not describe the landscape of the Atlantic provinces?
Desert and tropical rainforest do not describe the landscape of the Atlantic provinces. The landscape of the Atlantic provinces typically includes rugged coastline, rolling hills, forests, and lakes.
What is the Philippines farm landscape different from western eroupe's?
The farm landscape in the Philippines differs from Western Europe's in terms of crops grown, terrain, and scale. In the Philippines, rice, coconut, and banana plantations are common, while Western Europe typically grows crops like wheat, barley, and grapes. The terrain in the Philippines is more mountainous and tropical, compared to the flatter and temperate landscape of Western Europe. Additionally, farms in the Philippines tend to be smaller in scale and more family-owned, while Western Europe has larger, commercialized farms.
