Hey fellow adventurers! This month we’ll be talking about the Philippines! I’m really excited to be learning about the Philippines this month! It’s someplace that I’ve been interested in for a while but know nothing about. So, let’s start talking about the Philippines!
The Philippines
Filipino flag
Name: The Republic of the Philippines
Nationality: Filipino
Official Language(s): Filipino (based on Tagalog), English
Currency: Philippine pesos
National Anthem: Lupang Hinirang
Largest Religion: Roman Catholic
Capital: Manila
President: Rodrigo Duterte
Government: Republic
Situated in southeastern Asia between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the Philipines is an archipelago (a cluster of islands) made up of over 7,000 islands. That said, a majority of its fast-growing population lives on only eleven of the islands. Because of its archipelagic nature, Filipino culture and topography are incredibly diverse. Most of its topography consists of mountainous terrains which makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes however it also consists of dense forests, plains and coastal areas. In addition to earthquakes, the Philippines is prone to eruptions from around 20 active volcanoes, as well as typhoons. Spanish and U.S. influences remain strong, especially in terms of language, religion and government.
For more information on the Philippines, check out this list of fun facts: https://www.factretriever.com/philippines-facts
Thank you so much for reading my blog! Until our next adventure!