Geography

Geography

the descriptive science dealing with the surface of the earth, its division into continents and countries, and the climate, plants, animals, natural resources, inhabitants, and industries of the various divisions

The Geographical Characteristics of the Philippines |

LocationThe location of the Philippines in the Southeast Asian region became significant to Spain and to the United States. The country was one of the center of trade in the Pacific Ocean. Even before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Philippines already enjoyed trade relations with China and its neighbors in Southeast Asia, which is now made up of Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. Because of the influx of both traders and travellers coming from the east and west, our culture was subjected to many influences. ShapeThe Philippines is an archipelago. It is situated in the south eastern portion of Asia. The farthest island to the north is Y'ami Isle in Batanes, while the Salauag Isle in Tawi-Tawi is the farthest to the south. Due to its central location in the Far East, the country has been tagged as the "Crossroads of the Pacific".AreaThe Philippines archipelago is estimated to have an area of 300,000 square kilometer. Its size is almost the same as that of Pakistan, Japan, and Spain. However, the country is bigger than the United Kingdom, Cuba, North Korea, South Korea, and Greece.ClimateIf we try to locate the Philippines on the globe, we will find it near the equator. This is why the country has a tropical climate. The seasons are divided into two: the dry season and the wet season. The dry season is from December to May, while the wet season begins in June and last until November. However, these seasons may occur at different times depending on the changes in the environment. 1. |