Geography of the Philippines - Geography of the Philippines Map of the physical geography of the Philippines. See the The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands with a total land area of 300,000 km˛. The 11 largest islands contain 94% of the total land area. The largest of these islands is Luzon at about 105,000 km˛. The next largest island is Mindanao at about 94,600 km˛. The archipelago is around 800 km from the Asian mainland and is located between Taiwan and Borneo. The islands are divided into three groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Luzon islands include Luzon itself, Mindoro, Palawan, and Masbate. The Visayas is a group of several small islands, the largest of which are: Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar. The Mindanao islands include Mindanao.
Geography of the Federated States of Micronesia - Geography of the Federated States of Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) consists of 607 islands extending 1,800 miles across the archipelago of the Caroline Islands east of the Philippines. The four constituent island groups are Yap, Chuuk (called Truk until January 1990), Pohnpei (called Ponape until November 1984), and Kosrae. The federal capital is Palikir, on Pohnpei. Location: Oceania, island group in the northern Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia Geographic coordinates: 6 55 N, 158 15 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 702 sq km land: 702 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes Pohnpei (Ponape), Truk (Chuuk) Islands, Yap Islands, and Kosrae Area - comparative: four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km.
Geography of Guam - Geography of Guam Location: Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 13 28 N, 144 47 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 541.3 sq km land: 541.3 sq km water: 0 sq km Area - comparative: three times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 125.5 km Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical marine; generally warm and humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season from January to June, rainy season from July to December; little seasonal temperature variation Terrain: volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; relatively flat coralline limestone plateau (source of most fresh water), with steep coastal cliffs and narrow coastal plains.
Geography of Palau - Geography of Palau The Republic of Palau consists of eight principal islands and more than 250 smaller ones lying roughly 500 miles southeast of the Philippines. The islands of Palau constitute part of the Caroline Islands chain. Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km land: 458 sq km water: 0 sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm Climate: wet season May to.
Geography of the Paracel Islands - Geography of the Paracel Islands Location: Southeastern Asia, group of small islands and reefs in the South China Sea, about one-third of the way from central Vietnam to the northern Philippines Geographic coordinates: 16 30 N, 112 00 E Area: total: NA km˛ land: NA km˛ water: 0 km˛ Area - comparative: NA Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 518 km Maritime claims: NA Climate: tropical Terrain: NA Elevation extremes: lowest point: South China Sea 0 m highest point: unnamed location on Rocky Island 14 m Natural resources: none Land use: arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 0% other: 100% Irrigated land: 0 km˛ (1993) Natural hazards: typhoons Environment - current issues: NA See also : Paracel Islands.
Geography of the Spratly Islands - Geography of the Spratly Islands Location: Southeastern Asia, group of reefss and islands in the South China Sea, about two-thirds of the way from southern Vietnam to the southern Philippines Geographic coordinates: 8 38 N, 111 55 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: less than 5 sq km land: less than 5 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes 100 or so islets, coral reefs, and sea mounts scattered over an area of nearly 410,000 sq km of the central South China Sea Area - comparative: NA Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 926 km Maritime claims: NA Climate: tropical Terrain: flat Elevation extremes: lowest point: South China Sea 0 m highest point: unnamed location on Southwest Cay 4 m Natural resources: fish, guano, undetermined.
Geography of Taiwan - Geography of Taiwan Location: Eastern Asia, islands bordering the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, north of the Philippines, off the southeastern coast of Mainland China. Geographic coordinates: 23 30 N, 121 00 E Area: total: 35,980 km˛ land: 32,260 km˛ water: 3,720 km˛ note: includes the Matsu and Quemoy, which are part of Fujian province, but controlled by the Republic of China. Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 1,566.3 km Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (June to August); cloudiness is persistent and extensive all year Terrain: eastern two-thirds mostly rugged mountains; flat to gently rolling plains in.
Acronyms in the Philippines - Acronyms in the Philippines Acronyms are very popular in the Philippines. Pedantic discussions on the differences between abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms is non-existent since for most Filipinos, all are acronyms whether or not the acronym is spelled out or spoken like a word. Geography is one area prone to acronyms. Many times, when a group of places is formed, instead of coining a descriptive term for the group, an acronym that stands for the individual places is created. An example outside the Philippines is Benelux, which stands for the countries of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. An example in the Philippines is the region CALABARZON. This is a region consisting of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. During the late 1990s, these Southern Tagalog.
Antique, Philippines - Antique, Philippines Antique P is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is San Jose and is located at the western portion of Panay island, bordering Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea to the west. Antique was one of the three old sakups (districts) of Panay before the Spanish colonizers arrived in the islands. The Antique was then known as Hantik, which was named from the large red ants found on the island, called lantik-lantik. (See History section below.) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Antique Region: Western Visayas (Region VI) Capital: San Jose Founded: Population: 2000 census—471,088 (26th smallest). Density—187 per km˛ (46th highest). Area: 2,522.0 km˛ (25th smallest) Divisions: Municipalities—18. Barangays—590. Congressional districts—1..
Aurora, Philippines - Aurora, Philippines Aurora is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Baler and borders, clockwise from the south, the provinces of Quezon, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Isabela. To the east of Aurora is the Philippine Sea. Before 1979, Aurora was part of the province of Quezon. Aurora was, in fact, named after the wife of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, the president of the Philippine Commonwealth, after whom the mother province was named. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Aurora Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Baler Founded: XXX XX, 1951 Established—November 2, 1978 Population: 2000 census—173,797 (10th smallest). Density—54 per km˛ (5th lowest). Area: 3,239.5 km˛ (40th largest) Divisions: Municipalities—8. Barangays—151. Congressional districts—1. Languages: Governor: Ramoncita P..
Philippines - Philippines The Republic of the Philippines P is an island nation consisting of an archipelago of 7,107 islands lying in the tropical western Pacific Ocean about 100 kilometers southeast of mainland Asia. The country is the only predominantly Catholic nation in Asia and one of the most westernized. Spain and the United States, who have both colonized the country, have been the two biggest influences on Philippine culture—a unique a blend of Asia and the West. The Philippines used to be one of the most developed countries in Asia following World War II, but has lagged behind other countries because of poor economic growth and a widespread perception of corruption. Currently, the country enjoys a moderate economic growth, buoyed by remittances by its large overseas Filipino.
Kalinga - Kalinga Kalinga is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Tabuk and borders Mountain Province to the south, Abra to the west, Isabela to the east, Cagayan to the northeast, and Apayao to the north. Prior to 1995, Kalinga and Apayao used to be a single province named Kalinga-Apayao, until they were split into two to better service the needs of individual native tribes in the provinces. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Kalinga Region: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Capital: Tabuk Founded: February 14, 1995 Population: 2000 census—174,023 (11th smallest). Density—56 per km˛ (6th lowest). Area: 3,119.7 km˛ (42nd largest) Divisions: Municipalities—8. Barangays—152. Congressional districts—1. Languages: Iloko, Tagalog Governor: Macario A. Duguiang (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture.
Ifugao - Ifugao Ifugao is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Lagawe and borders Benguet to the west, Mountain Province to the north, Isabela to the east, and Nueva Vizcaya to the south. The Banaue Rice Terraces is the main tourist attraction in the province. These thousands-year-old terraces were carved into the mountains without the aid of machinery to provide a level steps where the natives can plant rice. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Ifugao Region: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Capital: Lagawe Founded: Population: 2000 census—161,623 (9th smallest). Density—64 per km˛ (8th lowest). Area: 2,517.8 km˛ (24th smallest) Divisions: Municipalities—11. Barangays—175. Congressional districts—1. Languages: Iloko, Tagalog Governor: Teodoro B. Baguilat (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy.
Iloilo - Iloilo Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Iloilo City and is located at the southeast portion of Panay island, bordering Antique to the west and Capiz to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island-province of Guimaras and across Panay Gulf and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Iloilo Region: Western Visayas (Region VI) Capital: Iloilo City Founded: Population: 2000 census—1,925,002 (7th largest). Density—408 per km˛ (11th highest). Area: 4,719.4 km˛ (22nd largest) Divisions: Highly-urbanized Cities—1. Component Cities—1. Municipalities—42. Barangays—1,901. Congressional districts—5, plus the district of Iloilo City. Languages: Ilonggo Governor: Niel D. Tupas (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy 3 Geography 3.1 Political 3.1.1 Cities 3.1.2.
Ilocos Norte - Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and is located at the northwest corner of Luzon island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the west, and Abra and Ilocos Sur to the south. Ilocos Norte faces the South China Sea to the west and the Luzon Strait to the north. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Ilocos Norte Region: Ilocos Region (Region I) Capital: Laoag City Founded: Population: 2000 census\—514,241 (48th largest). Density—151 per km˛ (27th lowest). Area: 3,399.3 km˛ (39th largest) Divisions: Component Cities—1. Municipalities—22. Barangays—557. Congressional districts—2. Languages: Iloko Governor: Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy 3 Geography 3.1 Political 3.1.1 City 3.1.2 Municipalities 3.2.
Ilocos Sur - Ilocos Sur Ilocos Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Vigan City and borders Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, and La Union and Benguet to the south. To the west of Ilocos Sur is the South China Sea. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Ilocos Sur Region: Ilocos Region (Region I) Capital: Vigan City Founded: Population: 2000 census—594,206 (41th largest). Density—230 per km˛ (34th highest). Area: 2,579.6 km˛ (27th smallest) Divisions: Component Cities—2. Municipalities—32. Barangays—768. Congressional districts—2. Languages: Iloko Governor: Deogracias Victor B. Savellano (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy 3 Geography 3.1 Political 3.1.1 Cities 3.1.2 Municipalities 3.2 Physical 4 History 5 External Links People and Culture Economy.
Ilocos Region - Ilocos Region The Ilocos Region of the Philippines, designated as Region I is located in the northwestern part of Luzon. It is bounded by Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley to the east, Central Luzon to the south and by the South China Sea to the west. The region is composed of four provinces, namely: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. Its administrative center is San Fernando City, La Union. The region is occupied mostly by Ilocanos. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Ilocos Region (Region I) Administrative Center: San Fernando City, La Union Population: 2000 census—4,200,478 (Xth largest). Density—327 per km˛ (Xth highest). Area: 12,840 km˛ (Xth largest) Divisions: Provinces—4. Component Cities—8. Municipalities—117. Barangays—3,265. Congressional districts—12. Languages: Iloko, Tagalog, English Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2.
Isabela - Isabela Isabela is a province of the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Its capital is Ilagan and borders, clockwise from the south, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, and Cagayan. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Isabela Region: Cagayan Valley (Region II) Capital: Ilagan Founded: Population: 2000 census—1,287,575 (17th largest). Density—121 per km˛ (18th lowest). Area: 10,664.6 km˛ (2nd largest) Divisions: Component Cities—2. Municipalities—35. Barangays—1,055. Congressional districts—4. Languages: Iloko, Tagalog Governor: Faustino S. Dy Jr. (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy 3 Geography 3.1 Political 3.1.1 Cities 3.1.2 Municipalities 3.2 Physical 4 History 5 External Links People and Culture Economy Geography Political Isabela is subdivided into 35 municipalities and 2 cities. Cities Cauayan City Santiago City Municipalities Alicia.
Zambales - Zambales Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Zambales Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Iba Founded: 1578 Population: 2000 census—627,802 (39th largest). Density—169 per km˛ (49th highest). Area: 3,714.4 km˛ (35th largest) Divisions: Highly-urbanized Cities—1. Municipalities—13. Barangays—247. Congressional districts—2. Languages: Tagalog, Iloko, Zambal Governor: Vicente P. Magsaysay (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy 3 Geography 3.1 Political 3.1.1 City 3.1.2 Municipalities 3.2 Physical 4 History 5 Tourist Attractions 6 External Links People and Culture Economy Geography Political Zambales.
Zamboanga del Norte - Norte Zamboanga del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Dipolog City and the province borders Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay to the south and Misamis Occidental to the east. The Sulu Sea lies to the northwest of Zamboanga del Norte. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Zamboanga del Norte Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) Capital: Dipolog City Founded: June 6, 1952 Population: 2000 census—823,130 (27th largest). Density—124 per km˛ (20th lowest). Area: 6,618.0 km˛ (8th largest) Divisions: Component cities—2. Municipalities—25. Barangays—691. Congressional districts—3. Languages: Cebuano, Chavacano Governor: Isagani S. Amatong (2001-2004) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 People and Culture 2 Economy 3 Geography 3.1 Political 3.1.1 Cities 3.1.2 Municipalities 3.2 Physical 4 History 5 External Links People and.
