The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia consisting of some 7,641 islands, of which only 1,180 are inhabited. The country's capital is Manila, located on the island of Luzon. The country's economy is based mainly on the tourism and industrial sectors, with the population centered around fishing, textile manufacturing, and supporting many other industries. The majority of the population is Catholic, and religion is an important part of daily life for many in the Philippines. The quality of life is quite low all the economy tends to encounter difficulties due to climate change, a long dry season and cycles of autumn rains. Take a peek at cool printable coloring pages featuring the country.
Philippines history and trivia
The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia consisting of some 7,641 islands, of which only 1,180 are inhabited. The country's capital is Manila, located on the island of Luzon. The country's economy is mainly based on the tourism and industrial sectors, with the population centered around fishing, textile manufacturing and supporting many other industries. The majority of the population is Catholic, and religion is an important part of daily life for many in the Philippines. The quality of life is quite low all the economy tends to encounter difficulties due to climate change, a long dry season and cycles of autumn rains.
Trivia
1 The Philippines is one of the most populous countries in the world, with a population of more than 110 million.
2 The official language is English, not a common language in other countries.
3 The islands of the Philippines are located in a deep tectonic trench and have more than 20 active volcanoes.
4 The coast of the Philippines is rich in coral reefs and undersea treasures, and the country is called the "Pearl of the South Sea."
5 Filipino cuisine is often a mix of Chinese, Thai, Spanish and Indonesian.
6 The Philippines is one of the few countries in the world that has an official film language (Filipino / Tagalog).
7 The Philippines is home to one of the oldest caves in the world, called Tabon Cave.
8 The Philippines is one of the few countries that has never been under occupation by a foreign power.
9 Some island regions of China hold a different form of festivities and events each year, and even commit some unusual things (such as building a soap bubble out of purple rice).
10 There are several extensive rainforests on the islands, which are home to endangered animal species, including orangutans, rhinos and elephants.
