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Philippines Ecosystems
The Philippines Ecosystems are tropical in nature. Most of the flora and fauna (plants and animals) is unique compared to those found in the mainland Asia. The areas therein are rain forest and pine forest.
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About how many miles does Philippines extend from east to west?
The Philippines extends approximately 1100 miles from east to west.
Largest island in the Philippines?
the 20- largest islands in the Philippines by area..
these are the islands and their area: Luzon( 109,964 km2
), Midanao( 97,530 km2
), Negros( 13,074 km2
), Samar( 12,849 km2
), Palawan( 12,188 km2
), Panay( 12,011 km2
), Mindoro( 10,571 km2
), Leyte( 7,367 km2
), Cebu( 4,467 km2
), Bohol( 3,820 km2
), Masbate( 3,268 km2
), Catanduanes( 1,522 km2
), Basilan( 1,265 km2
), Marinduque( 915 km2
), Jolo( 868 km2
), Dinagat( 769 km2
), Polillo( 628 km2
), Tawi-tawi( 580 km2
), Guimaras( 560 km2
), Biliran( 501 km2
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Minerals found in the Philippines?
The Philippines has many minerals that are found in this country. These minerals are, copper, gold, chromite, gravel, platinum, and silver.
Rafflesia arnoldii is a member of the genus Rafflesia. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on earth, and a strong odor of decaying flesh - the latter point earning it the nickname of "corpse flower". It is an endemic plant that occurs only in the rainforest of Bengkulu, SumatraIsland, Indonesia and is locally known as patma raksasa. Although there are some plants with larger flowering organs like the Titan Arum andTalipot palm, those are technically clusters of many flowers.
When Rafflesia is ready to reproduce, a tiny bud forms on the outside of the root or stem and develops over a period of a year. The cabbage like head that develops, eventually opens to reveal the flower. The stigma or stamen are attached to a spiked disk inside the flower. A foul smell of rotting meat attracts flies and beetles to pollinate. To pollinate successfully, the flies and/or beetles must visit both the male and female plants. The fruit produced are round, filled with smooth flesh including many thousands of hard coated seeds that are eaten and spread by tree shrews .
US purchase the Philippine Islands?
The United States acquired the Philippines from the Spanish Empire, in the Treaty of Paris of 1898. The US paid $20 million for the islands.
What is the total agricultural land area of the Philippines?
It is estimated to be 9.3 million hectares.
Who are the famous people in Mindanao Philippines?
When you talk of Bohol, Philippines, you immediately think of the tarsier and Chocolate Hills. When you talk of famous people from Bohol, Philippines, former President Carlos P. Garcia, Francisco Dagohoy (who led one of the longest insurrections against the Spaniards), and Yoyoy Villame, the famous novelty singer of long ago come to mind with ease. However, there are other celebrities who came from this rustic province in the Visayas. Let us enumerate some of them.
In the field of basketball, this province produced Lauro Mumar and Bernard Fabiosa. Lauro Mumar is a legend when it comes to Philippine basketball. Some of his achievements were; being a member of the Philippine national basketball team that landed 12th place during the 1948 Summer Olympics, he led the national basketball team in gaining two gold medals in 1951 and 1954 Asian Games, and he led the Philippine Basketball team that captured bronze medal in the 1954 World Basketball Championships in Rio de Janiero, the feat has not been surpassed yet. Bernard Fabiosa, a popular PBA player in the seventies was fondly called as the "King of Swipes" and was a member of the Crispa Team that captured grand slam feats in 1979 and in 1983. He was named as one of the 25 greatest PBA player of all time.
In another sports field, boxing has also famous people from Bohol, Philippines in the name of Nonito Donaire. This famous boxer who traced his roots in the province is also known as "The Filipino Flash." He currently holds four boxing titles from different boxing organizations.
In the field of education, law, and politics, among the famous people from Bohol, Philippines are; Dr. Jose Abueva from the University of the Philippines year 1987-1993 and Cecil Putong, former Department of Education secretary during the fifties. Among the famous senators this province has produced were Senators Ernesto Herrera, Juan Torralba, and Olegrano Clarin. It has produced two bar top notchers in the person of Victor S. de la Serna and Oscar B. Glavosa.
Just like other provinces in the Philippines, Bohol is also known for beautiful ladies and talented people. Ana Marie Igpit who was our representative in the 2006 Miss World pageant is one of the famous people from Bohol, Philippines in the field of beauty pageants. In the field of arts and entertainment, the list is quite long; Cesar Montano - famous movie action star, Luke Mijares - famous pop singer and balladeer, Mutya Buena - Filipino-British singer and member of the group Sugababe, Jerome Sala - 2005 Grand Champion Search for The Star In A Million, Rich Asuncion - GMA and former BB. Pilipinas runner up, Lutgardo Labad - famous movie musical composer, and Napoleon Abueva - National Artist for Sculpture are just some of the famous people from Bohol, Philippines whether pure Boholanos or half breed.
What are several economic problem confronting the Philippines?
There are several economic problems our country encountered.But the first is corruption, poverty and unemployment and the most problem is misorganization of the government...philippines encounter these problems not only because of the ruler or the government handlers who manage and handle the allabouts of our country, but these problems are done by all...
Water forms in the Philippines?
ocean
sea
spring
gulfs
lakes
waterfalls
river
bay
strait
stream or bay
creek
pond
coastal area
and.........
brook
Where are the Philippines located?
in Asia
The island nation of the Philippines can be found of the coast of mainland Asia in the Pacific ocean. It is officially called The Republic of the Philippines. It is located between 116 degrees, and 126 degrees east longitude and 4 degrees and 21 degrees north latitude.
How do you stop illegal logging in the Philippines?
Don't deal with companys that use illegaly obtained timber.
Well In the USA Illegal logging would be greatly reduced if the States would impose much harsher punishments on the ones committing the crime...
Such as forfeiture of all the equipment used by the person/company that committed the illegal logging, take their trucks, their heavy equipment, take their saws,freeze their bank accounts and investigate all their previous logging actions for other criminal offenses..and fine said person/company up to $500,000
Impose stricker regulations on the sawmills to properly verify that the logs they are buying are legally obtained,Hire more state inspectors to check on the logging operations in the state,offer a $100,000 tax free reward to anyone who reports illegal logging that leads to a conviction..
When logging companies can lose their entire business and all possession held by said business then they will not be so inclined to steel timber...
How much land in the Philippines is arable?
The Philippines has a total land area of 299,404 square kilometers or approximately 30 million hectares. Around 33 percent of the total land area is arable. That translates to 9.3 million hectares of arable land. A hectare is 10,000 square meters.
Does the Philippines have many landforms?
there are many landforms in the Philippines there's bays, beaches, rivers, gulfs, caves, headlands, islands, mountain peninsulas, waterfalls, and volcanoes.
the major ones are:
for more info about these landforms go to wikipedia.com and type major landforms of the Philippines
A- Alah Valley
- Isla Verde Passage
- Manila Trench
- Philippine Trench
Objectives of agrarian reform program in the Philippines?
The objectives of agrarian reform in the Philippines include promoting social justice, reducing poverty among rural communities, increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing the welfare of farmers and farm workers. The program aims to redistribute land to landless farmers, provide them with access to support services and credit, and empower them to become self-sufficient and economically viable.
List of typhoons in the Philippines in the year 2008?
Five tropical cyclones passed the Philippines in 2008. These were tropical storm Quinta, which occurred on November 6 to 8; tropical storm Ulysses on December 13 to 17; tropical depression Rolly on November 8 to 9; Siony on November 12; and Tonyo on November 13 to 16.
What animal are in danger of becoming extinct in Philippines?
The Philippines is host to four animal species that are only found in the country. These are the tamaraw (a dwarf buffalo), the mouse deer (smallest deer on earth), the tarsier (smallest monkey in the world), and the zebronkey (half zebra and half donkey).
Other animals in the Philippines are the water buffalo, which is used by farmers to till the ground; insects (25,000 species); snakes; crocodiles and birds.
What are the food resources in the Philippines?
The Philippines has a diverse range of food resources, including rice, fruits such as mangoes and bananas, seafood like fish and shrimp, and coconut products like coconut milk and coconut oil. Other important food resources in the Philippines include pork, chicken, and root vegetables like sweet potato and taro.
How low is Manila below sea level?
-34.141 (meters)
Manila Input Coordinates and GPS Height:
Latitude = 14.5841666666667° N = 14° 35' 3" N
Longitude = 121.008888888889° E = 121° 0'32" E
GPS ellipsoidal height = 9 (meters)
Geoid height = 43.141 (meters)
Orthometric height (height above mean sea level) = -34.141 (meters)
(note: orthometric Height = GPS ellipsoidal height - geoid height)
Marikina city is in what region?
Marikina City is in the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines.
What are the biggest land formations in Asia?
The biggest land formations in Asia include the Himalayas, which are home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world; the Gobi Desert, one of the largest deserts in Asia covering parts of China and Mongolia; and the Siberian Plain, a vast area of flat land in Russia.
What are the types of land formation in the Philippines?
plain
mountain rangers
mountain
valley
plain
plateau
island
