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About Philippines

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About Philippines
An overview of the Philippines, its culture, geography, economy,
and attractions.
Filatkin Dmitriy
Student at "RSU" named after S.A. Yesenina. Faculty of economic, group 0302

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Country Name
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It is located in Southeast Asia.
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The official name of the country is the Republic of the
Philippines.

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Geographical Location
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It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean, east of
Vietnam.
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The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7,641
islands.

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Flag and Coat of Arms
● The Philippine flag consists of a
horizontal band of blue on top and a
horizontal band of red beneath it.
● In the center is a white equilateral
triangle containing three golden stars
and a golden sun with eight rays.
● The flag represents patriotism, bravery,
and justice.

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Animal and Plant Symbols
The national animal is the
Philippine eagle, a critically
endangered species.
The national plant symbol of
the Philippines is the narcissus,
also known as "sampaguita,"
"kamia," or "sampaguitasampaguita" in local languages.
Both symbols represent the
country's unique biodiversity.

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Country's Economy
The Philippines has a
developing mixed
economy.
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It is known for its
production of electronics,
garments, and outsourcing
services.
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Its main industries
include agriculture,
manufacturing,Resource
Extraction and tourism.

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Climate, Flora, Fauna
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02
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The Philippines is known for its diverse plant life.
The islands are richly covered with tropical
forests, including jungles and mangrove forests.
The Philippines has a tropical climate, with wet,
transition and dry seasons.
The Philippines boasts a rich diversity of animal
species, including numerous unique and rare
ones.

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Famous Personality
● Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino boxer and
politician, is a famous personality
from the Philippines.
● He is known for his boxing
achievements and his philanthropic
efforts.
● Attractions related to him include the
Pacquiao Museum and training
facilities.

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Attractions
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Some popular ones include the Basilica, Minore del
Santo Niño, Lake Sebu, Palawan, Manila and Boracay
Island.
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The Philippines has numerous attractions for tourists
to visit.

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Interesting Facts
Multilingual Nation: The
Philippines is one of the most
multilingual countries in the
world.over 170 different
dialects
Underground River Wonder:
The Puerto Princesa
Underground River on the
island of Palawan has been
recognized as one of the
New Seven Wonders of
Nature.
Extended Christmas Season.
Celebrations begin as early
as September and continue
until January
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Land of Smiles: The
Philippines is often referred
to as the "Land of Smiles"
due to the friendliness and
hospitality of the local
people.
Giant Jackfruit: This fruit can
grow up to 80 cm in length
and weigh as much as 36 kg.

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