Detailed map of the philippines with islands. Entertainment and recreation. Bohol Island - chocolate hills
Detailed map of the Philippines in Russian online. satellite map Philippines with cities and resorts, roads, streets and houses. Philippines on world map - huge Island state, which includes more than 7,000 islands and is washed by the waters of the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The capital of the Philippines is the city of Manila. official languages- Spanish, English and Tagalog.
Philippines - Wikipedia:
Population of the Philippines- 100 981 437 people (2015)
Capital of the Philippines- Manila
Largest cities Philippines- Manila, Quezon City, Davao, Cebu
Philippines dialing code - 63
Philippines internet domains-.ph
Climate Philippine Islands maritime tropical and subequatorial with three seasons. Summer and early autumn average temperature air - +22...+32 C, in winter and spring it is much hotter - +35...+39 C. In general, mean annual temperature in the Philippine Islands - +25...+27. IN mountain regions sometimes there are drops to sub-zero temperatures and even frosts.
in the Philippines many cities and small towns, each of which is unique and inimitable in its own way. Manila, for example, being a huge metropolis of many millions, stores many attractions and architectural structures of the colonial era. Those wishing to get acquainted with the local culture, customs and traditions local population, should go to Batan Islands, which differ in their cultural heritage and primordial.
Tourists can go on excursions to local villages and learn about the lifestyle of people. Another notable city vivan, which is called an architectural treasure trove with preserved atmosphere of the 17th century and buildings in the Spanish style.
Holidays in the Philippines- thanks to excellent weather conditions, natural resources, Philippines is a country with a fairly well developed tourism infrastructure. Philippines offers tourists a large number of resorts and various forms of tourist recreation: beach holidays on white sandy beaches, excursions, hiking, horse riding and cycling, extreme views sports, as well as surfing and diving.
What to see in the Philippines:
Manila Cathedral, Cebu Taoist Temple, Gilded Mosque, Long Wa Buddhist Temple, Philippine Cultural Center, Davao Japanese Museum, Boracay Shell Museum, Cebu Magellan's Cross, Santiago Fort, Quezon National Park, Puerto Princesa Butterfly Garden, Isabela Nature Reserve in Luzon, El Nido-Taytay Nature Reserve in Palawan, Balinsasayo Lake on Negros Island, Alcon Mountain on Mindoro Island, Manila Aquarium, Loboc River on Bohol Island, Cagban Beach on Boracay Island.
Philippines or the Republic of the Philippines is a country in South-East Asia. A satellite map of the Philippines shows that the state occupies approximately 7,100 islands in the Pacific Ocean. total area countries - 299,764 sq. km. On a detailed satellite map of the Philippines, you can also see that the country is washed by the Sulawesi Sea, the Philippine and South China Seas. The country is separated from Taiwan by the Bashi Strait.
White beaches of Boracay island
The country is divided into 80 provinces. The largest cities in the Philippines are Manila (the capital), Quezon City, Davao, Kalookan and Cebu. The inhabitants of the country speak two languages: English and Filipino.
Today, the Philippines is an agro-industrial country whose economy is based on agriculture, electronics, textiles, food and chemical industries. National currency- Philippine peso.
Important: tsunamis and typhoons are not uncommon in the Philippines.
Chocolate Hills (Bohol)
A Brief History of the Philippines
V century - the islands are inhabited by tribes of Aets and Negroes;
VIII century - Chinese merchants discover the islands;
XIV century - the Arabs discover the islands;
1521 - Magellan, head of the Spanish expedition, opens the Philippines;
1521-1898 - the islands are a Spanish colony;
1565 - the first Spanish settlement was founded;
1896-1898 – Philippine Revolution;
1898-1946 - Spain transfers the islands to the USA.
Second World War- the islands are occupied by the Japanese;
1946 - Independence of the Philippines from the United States.
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Sights of the Philippines
On the map of the Philippine Islands, you can see some of the country's natural attractions: the Apo (2954 m) and Mayon (2462 m) volcanoes, the marine natural Park Tubbataha and national park"Hundred Islands".
The Philippines are very popular with fans beach holiday. The most famous and popular tourist resorts located on the islands of Boracay, Mindoro, Bohol, Cebu and Palawan. Divers will be interested in Malapascua Island.
Volcano Taal
Among the attractions of the Philippines is worth highlighting active volcanoes Taal and Pinatubo, Coron Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Chocolate Hills in Bohol Province and Maria Cristina Cliff Falls (Mindanao Island).
Most of the architectural sights and interesting museums located in Manila, in the historical part of the city of Intramuros, as well as in the city of Quezon City.
Tubbataha coral reef - perfect place diving
The Philippines is a republic located in the western part of Pacific Ocean. In total, the Philippines has about 7100 islands, located about 1130 km from the island of Indochina to the east. At first, the Philippines was ruled by Spain for about 300 years. After that, they fell under the control of the United States, but in 1946 the state gained independence.
The area of the Philippines is 300,000 square kilometers. Apo - this mountain is the most high point in the republic. From different sides, the Philippines is washed by the seas. So the Philippine Sea is washed from the northeast and east, the South China Sea is located from the northwest and west, and the Sulawesi Sea is located in the south. The islands of the Philippines have their own name, but less than half of them.
Philippines on world map
The state is located near the equator. Therefore, the climate here is conducive to relaxation, especially since many islands have very beautiful coastlines with clean sand And azure waters seas. By the way, in Asia, it is the Philippines that has the largest coastline by length.
Tourists from Russia do not need a visa to the Philippines. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, tourists from the Russian Federation who do not have a visa can visit the Philippines for up to 21 days, subject to availability travel voucher, hotel reservations, air tickets, and a valid international passport with an expiration date of at least 6 months.
In the Pacific Ocean to the east of Indonesia between Taiwan and Malaysia is a large complex of islands - the Philippines. In the north of the island it is washed by the Bashi Strait, in the south - by the Balabak and Alice Straits. In the west, the waters of the Pacific Ocean are diluted South China Sea, in the east - clean ocean expanses. The islands are numerous (the number reaches 7100) and are divided into three main groups. Northern, with the central island of Luzon. Central Visayan (main group, includes 6,000 islands). Southern Mindanao. All islands are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and have volcanic origin.
Philippines on world map
Settlements
The capital of the Philippines is Manila, with a population of over one and a half million people. It is inferior in number to the large Philippine city of Quezon City, the number of its inhabitants has crossed the mark of 2.5 million. The status of cities has 138 settlements. Of these, 38 are independent administrative units along with the provinces. Of which there are 80 in the Philippines. The most densely populated islands- Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Mindoro, Panay, Palawan. If you want to go on an excursion to the Philippines with a guide, then feel free to contact here on the site "SEBU PRESTIGE TOURS AND TRAVEL".
Climate
climate zone, dominant in the Philippines, tropical, with monsoonal influence. When moving south, it changes to subequatorial. Philippine seasonality depends on the Pacific winds. Summer, accompanied by storms, high humidity and heat, thanks to the southern monsoons. Winter is uneven. On northern shores Luzon, Samara and Leyte, the abundant rainfall brought by the Northeast Monsoon drains almost completely, and the rest of the islands remain drier. The heat lasts from March to May, then gives way to rains from June to September and dry coolness is present from October to February.
Philippines map in Russian
Water resources
The river flows of the island rivers of the Philippines are of short length. The longest is Mindanao, only 550 km. Among the larger ones, one can single out Cagayan, Chico, Abra, Pampagna, Bicol and Agusan. Captivates tourists underground river Puerto Princesa, running through the caves of the island of Palawan. It is considered one of the wonders of the world. There are also lakes in the Philippines. The largest of them are Laguna de Bai, Taal, Lanao and Bulual.
Nature and attractions
The Philippines are famous for their beaches and volcanoes. most attractive unique places can be considered: Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island, Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano (the most small volcano on the planet), Tubbataha reef. many waterfalls, mountain peaks, coral reefs let fill the Philippines great views and unforgettable exotic. Photo materials used from Wikimedia © Foto, Wikimedia Commons
