The Regional Division of the Philippines

The national census and statistics office has divided the Philippines into thirteen geographical regions, including the national capital region.  The criteria used in this division were; #1. geographical balance #2. More...

The Philippines and Its Climate

The country is near the equator and this gives it a tropical climate characterized by relatively high temperature, high humidity, and abundant rainfalls. The Philippine Climate is one of the most healthful in the More...

The Philippine Topography and Its Scenic Beauties

The Philippines is a rugged land traversed by many mountain ranges, extensive but narrow coastal plains, navigable rivers, fertile valleys and deltas and beautiful lakes and waterfalls. Most of the islands in the More...

The Philippines: Area and Location

The Philippines is an archipelago of about 7,100 islands located just southeast of the Asian continent. Its total land area is 300,242.943 square kilometers (115,830 square miles). Compared with other small countries More...