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THE PHILIPPINES’ GEOGRAPHY & LANDSCAPE

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T he Philippines have beautiful landscapes, active volcanoes, and luscious waterscapes. Bound by the Philippine Sea to the east and the Sulu Sea to the south, there are many beaches and small islands for travelers and residents to enjoy. Geography Located in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is an archipelago that contains around 7,100 islands and islets and is approximately 500 miles away from the coast of Vietnam. The most populated city is not the capital, Manila, but Quezon City. They’re located close to one another in the National Capital Region, which is found on Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines. The archipelago is bound by the Philippine Sea to the east and the Sulu Sea to the south. The Celebes Sea is to the south, and the South China Sea is to the north and west. The islands form a kind of triangle. Taiwan lies north of the Batan Islands, which are to the north of Luzon. Borneo is also near to the Philippines, situated just south of Palawan. Indonesia is also nearby, resting to the south and southeast of Mindanao.

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