The archipelago stretches about 1,150 miles (1,850 km) from north to south, and its widest east-west extent, at its southern base, is some 700 miles (1,130 km).
How many oceans are there in the Philippines?
Three prominent bodies of water surround the archipelago: the Pacific Ocean on the east, the South China Sea on the west and north, and the Celebes Sea on the south.
How much land can I own in Philippines?
On public lands ownership, the Constitution allows qualified Filipino citizens to acquire a maximum of 12 hectares of alienable lands of the public domain and 500 hectares through lease.
Is Philippines a third world country?
The Philippines is historically a Third World country and currently a developing country. The GDP per capita is low, and the infant mortality rate is high.
Is the Philippines a US territory?
For decades, the United States ruled over the Philippines because, along with Puerto Rico and Guam, it became a U.S. territory with the signing of the 1898 Treaty of Paris and the defeat of the Filipino forces fighting for independence during the 1899-1902 Philippine-American War.
What is the lowest place in the Philippines?
Geography of the Philippines
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Highest point | Mount Apo 2,954 meters (9,692 ft) |
| Lowest point | Galathea Depth 10,540 meters (34,580 ft) (sea level) |
| Longest river | Cagayan River |
| Largest lake | Laguna de Bay |