Located in the heart of Southeast Asia is the Republic of the Philippines, the second largest archipelago in the world with 7, 107 islands over 100 ethno cultural groups and a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Spanish and American Influences.
Majority of the 72 million Filipinos are Christian, with significant numbers of Muslims and indigenous people. The Philippines is a tropical country with dry and wet seasons. It is also the world's third largest English speaking nation.
The country is divided into 3 geographical island groupings: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Metro Manila is the seat of government and the premier international gateway. Embracing the capital of Manila and several cities and municipalities, it's heart of the country's social, economic, and cultural life.
Luzon is the largest island, with 55% of the country's population residing there. it's home to the Cordillera, Sierra Madre and Caraballo mountain ranges, volcanoes such as Mayon, Taal and Pinatubo, and the country's largest lake, Laguna de Bay.
The Visayan islands are characterizedby natural and cultural diversity. The beaches of Boracay are regarded as some of the world's best. Cebu is the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. Bohol has one of the world's most intriguing geological formations.
Mindanao, the second largest island, is the seat of Muslim culture and homeland of colorful ethnic tribes. Davao id geographically the largest city in the world, while Mount Apo is the country's highest peak. Zamboanga along with Sulu archipelago is fabled for its seafaring communities.
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