The Philippines

By: Nick Lukaszek 2nd HourCountry Research Project

Geographical Location• The Philippines are

located in Southeastern Asia.

• They are between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, which is east of Vietnam.

• They are also near the equator.

History Of The Philippines

• People first reached the Philippines about 30,000 years ago.

• Ferdinand Magellan claimed the Philippines for Spain in 1521.

• Later, the Philippines declared their independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

• On July 4, 1946, the Republic of the Philippines was established.

Current Information• The capital is Manila.• Philippine population is estimated at

90.3 million people. • The official languages are Filipino

and English.• The climate is tropical ; Big Storms

tend to hit the Philippines as well.• The economy is doing well by

improving by 5% every year from 2000.

• Their religion has many beliefs but an overwhelming 80% of people are Roman Catholic.

• The life expectancy in the country is 72 years.

Places To VisitWhile At The Philippines

Manila

• It is the capital of the Philippines.

• Also known as the “Pearl Of Orient.”

• Transportation is easily available for traveling.

• Manila uses its harbor for goods to either sell or use for themselves.

Cebu City

• The land was discovered by Ferdinand Magellan.

• The people are very friendly in the city.

• The weather is best from December to May, while the hottest months are from March until May.

The Island of Luzon

• The island of Luzon is the 15th largest island in the whole world and the 7th in Asia with an area of 109,965 km².

• Numerous volcanoes are located around the island.

• The largest lake in the Philippines is Laguna de Bay. It has area of 949 km².

Davao

• Considered a peaceful city in the Asian region.

• Home to many private agencies.

• Davao has great weather conditions.

• Various fruits grow here as well.

Palawan

• A very adventurous island.

• Palawan has over a thousands island and islets.

• Wrecked ships under the waters wait patiently for divers.

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