Philippine Geography

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Which body of water is located to the east of the Philippines?

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Philippine Sea

Front

Which country is located to the north of the Philippines, separated by the Bashi Channel?

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Taiwan

Front

Approximately how many islands make up the archipelago of the Philippines?

Back

7641

Front

What is the approximate total land area of the Philippines?

Back

300,000 square kilometers

Front

Into which three major island groups is the Philippines divided?

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Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

Front

What type of climate does the Philippines have?

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Tropical maritime

Front

What are the two distinct seasons in the Philippines?

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Dry and Wet

Front

What is the term for the southwest monsoon that brings heavy rains to the Philippines?

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Habagat

Front

Approximately how many typhoons does the Philippines experience each year?

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20