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Pearl of the Orient Seas Background: The Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. They attained their independence in 1946 after being occupied by the Japanese in World War II. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986 when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile. In 1992, the US closed down its last military bases on the islands. A quarter-century-old guerrilla war with Muslim separatists on the island of Mindanao, which had claimed 120,000 lives, ended with a treaty in 1996. Sometimes, there are nicknames to a county, just as people can have names and nicknames. The most popular nickname for the Philippines is
“Pearl of the Orient Seas. |
The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
The entire archipelago of Philippines is traditionally divided into three regions or three groups of Islands – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The Northernmost island is Y’ami, and the southernmost island is Saluag.
The Philippines has the world’s longest discontinuous coastline (34,600 km.).
There are 61 bays and harbors and 20 straits.
Manila Bay is the largest bay in the Philippines and the finest harbor in Asia.
San Juanico Strait is the world’s narrowest strait. It is lies between Samar and Leyte.
The Philippines Deep (37,732 ft.), some 90 km. Northeast of Mindanao, is the world’s deepest sea.
There are seven major mountain ranges in the Philippines.
The highest mountain is Mt. Apo (9,690 ft.) in Mindanao.
There are 132 main rivers. The longest river is the Cagayan River (20,000 km.) in Luzon.
There are 59 lakes. The largest lake is the Laguna de Bay in Luzon.
There are 50 volcanoes, 13 of which are still active.
Mt Mayon in Bicol has the world’s perfect cone.
The narrowest strait in the world is the San Juanico Strait between Samar and Leyte.
The great Peninsulas in the country are the historic Bataan Peninsula, Mt. Samat and fertile Bicol Peninsula in Luzon, and the Zamboanga and Davao Peninsula in Mindanao.
The lowest place in the country is the Philippines Deep, some 89 kilometers northeast of Mindanao. With a depth of 37,732 feet below the sea level, it is said to be the “deepest place in the world”.
The Mount Everest (29,028 feet high), the tallest mountain in the world, can easily be submerged in it, with over 8,000 feet to spare. |
The Philippines has lofty mountains and numerous valleys. There are Seven( 7 ) major mountains ranges, the longest being theSierra Mountain Range% from Cagayan Province in the north to Laguna in the south. The highest mountain is Mt.Apo in Mindanao (9,690 feet or 2,954 meters above sea level). The second highest peak is Mt. Pulog on the Ifugao-Denguet boundary in Luzon. Other noted peaks are Mt. Banahaw in Laguna- Quezon; Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon; Mt. Halcon in Mindoro Oriental; Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental; and Mt. Matutum in Cotabato.
There are four major lowlands plains- the Central Plain and Cagayan Valley in Luzon, and Agusan Valley and the Cotabato Valley in Mindanao.
The Central Plain is the rice granary of the Philippines.
The Cagayan Valley, the greatest tobacco-producing region in Asia, is also the largest valley.
Our country is one of the most beautiful and most poetic countries in the world. Her scenic panorama, consisting of vast plains canopied by the blue heavens and studded with verdant hills, are wonderful to behold, and we have nothing to envy in the most famous vistas in the world. |
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walanakasi Tue Aug 21, 2007 13:10 UTC
what's the names of the 61 bays, 20 straits, 132 main rivers, 59 lakes, 50 volcanoes? don't you have any links to that? | dongix Tue Mar 6, 2007 15:12 UTC
Thank you very much kapatid for making a very wonderful page about our country. I'm so proud of your work!!!:) | imstress Fri Mar 4, 2005 08:16 UTC
great page on philippines. i must find time to visit. Happy Birthday! | maple_air Sun Sep 12, 2004 06:18 UTC
Kumusta, kabayan? I'm a very new member here in VT and I'm glad to know that i have a kababayan here. To be honest i haven't been yet to the places you've featured in your homepage. I would want to visit them though one day. Keep up the good work! |
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