Philippines Geography & National Territory

Geography

Earth describe-write

is the study of the Earth and its lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena

study of man-land relationship, and research in Earth Sciences

all-encompassing discipline that foremost seeks to understand the Earth and all of its human and natural complexities

Earth Sciences

study of the atmosphere, oceans and biosphere, as well as the solid earth.

use tools from physics, chemistry, biology, chronology and mathematics to build a quantitative understanding of how the Earth system works, and how it evolved to its current state.

The Rim of Fire

Volcanic Activities

How the Philippines was Formed?

Mountains of the Philippines

1) Mt. Apo, Davao, 2958 meters
2) Mt. Pulog, Benguet, 2931 meters
3) Mt. Tabayoc, Bengue,2842 meters
4) Mt. Amuyao, Mt. Province,2702 meters
5) Mt. Kapiligan, Ifugao, 2670 meters
6) Mt. Halcon, Mindoro, 2585 meters
7) Mt. Alchanon, Mt. Province, 2576 meters
8) Mt. Baco, Mindoro, 2487 meters
9) Mt. Saporay, Kalinga Apayao, 2456 meters
10) Mt. Malindang, M. Occidental, 2425 meters
11) Mt. Mayon, Albay, 2421 meters
12) Mt. Kitanglad, Bukidnon, 2379 meters

Geography of the Philippines

situated about 1,210 km (about 750 mi) east of the coast of Vietnam

separated in the north from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel

Bounded on the east by the Philippine Sea (and Pacific Ocean), on the south by the Celebes Sea, and on the west by the South China Sea

Archipelagic state comprises about 7,100 islands.

Basics of Philippines Geography

13 00 N, 122 00 E

total area of the Philippines has a total area of about 300,000 sq km (about 115, 830 sq mi)

298,170 of the total area is land area with the remaining 1,830 being the total water area

Legal Basis of Philippines Territory

Philippines Territorial Claims

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