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The Philippines contain over 7,000 islands. Explore the geography, people, economy and major cities of the Philippines in this section.

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Geography of Philippines

Philippines, or Republic of the Philippines, a country in the Pacific Ocean off the southeast coast of Asia.

Geography of Bataan

Bataan,a mountainous peninsula in the southern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines.

Geography of Cebu

Cebu, Philippines, the capital of Cebu Province. The city lies 375 miles (600 km) southeast of Manila, on the east coast of Cebu Island.

Geography of Davao

Davao, Philippines, the capital of Davao province and a port on the southeast coast of Mindanao Island.

Geography of Iloilo City And Province

Iloilo, Republic of the Philippines, the capital of Iloilo Province. It is on the island of Panay, about 280 miles (450 km) south-southeast of Manila.

Geography of Manila

Manila, the Philippines, the nation's capital and second largest city. It is on Luzon island where the Pasig River enters Manila Bay, some 800 miles (1,300 km) from the Asian mainland.

Geography of Quezon City

Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines, a city and former capital of the republic.

Geography of Zamboanga

Zamboanga, the Philippines, a seaport and the capital of Zamboanga province. The city lies at the foot of forested mountains on the southwestern tip of Mindanao Island.