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Officially known as the Republic of the Philippines.
Is a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia situated in the western Pacific Ocean. 
It consists of 7,107 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Its capital city isManila while its most populous city is Quezon City; both are part of Metro Manila.

CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT PHILIPPINES!

1. With a population of at least 99 million people, the Philippines is the seventh-most populated country in Asia and the 12th most populated country in the world.



2. Over two hundred volcanoes are present in Philippines.



3. Karaoke was invented in Philippines despite popular belief of it having been invented by the Japanese. It was invented by Roberto Del Rosario and was called “Sing along with the system”.



4. The Reticulated Python (Python Reticulatus) is the world’s longest snake and largest reptile. It is found slithering in Philippines and nearby areas. These adult snakes grow to 8.7m in length.

5. Philippines is the largest producer of coconuts.

6. In Philippines, you can find the sweetest mango.

7. The largest pineapple was also harvested from one of Philippines plantations.

8. It also stands third in the list of English speaking nations of the world.

9. Philippines is the only Christian nation in all of Asia.

10. The longest Christmas ever

 



Pilippine Cuisine 

Filipino cuisine is distinguished by its bold combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. While other Asian cuisines may be known for a more subtle delivery and presentation, Filipino cuisine is often delivered all at once in a single presentation.
   

Dessert 

As a tropical oriental country it should come as no surprise there are many treats made from rice and coconuts.




Tourist Attractions


--Mayon Volcano: is from the nearby Cagsawa ruins. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines.


--Chocolate Hills: The Chocolate Hills are unusual geological formations that consists of at least 1,268 individual mounds scattered throughout the interior of the island of Bohol. During the dry season the grass turns brow.


--Banaue Rice Terraces: Carved from the mountain ranges about 2,000 years ago without modern tools by the Ifugao tribes, these magnificent farm terraces resemble giant steps reaching up to the sky.


--Tubbataha Reef: The Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea is a marine sanctuary protected as the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is made up of two atolls, North Atoll and South Atoll, separated by a deep channel of approximately 5 miles (8 km) wide.



--Malapascua Island: A small island made up of quiet fishing villages, Malapascua Island is popular for its ideal diving spots and for being the only place in the world to see thresher sharks on a regular basis as well as manta rays and hammerheads.