Philippines: World's second largest archipelago
Blessed with a tropical climate that lures visitors all year-round, the Philippines is resplendent with natural and cultural wonders, truly a unique destination both exotic and international. The Philippines with its 7,107 islands, gives you a wide array of destinations within the destination, affordable topflight facilities with Filipino hospitality as legendary and incomparable that always comes with the warmest smiles. Boundaries: Bashi Chanel to the North South China Sea to the West Celebes Sea to the South Pacific Ocean to the East Islands: 7,107 Inhabited: 2,000 Land Area: 298,170 sq.km Water Area: 1,830 sq.km Coastline: 36,289 km Climate: tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April), southwest monsoon (May to October) Terrain: mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands People: Malayo-Indonesian stock with infusions of Chinese, Spanish, American, other European ,