Philippines

The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It consists of over 7,600 islands, with the largest being Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city is Manila, located on the island of Luzon. The Philippines is bordered by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan, China, Japan, Palau, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

The Philippines is the world's second-most populous island country, with a population of over 110 million people. The official language is Filipino, while English is widely spoken. The country is known for its rich biodiversity, with over 7,500 species of plants and animals, including the Philippine eagle, the world's largest eagle. The Philippines is also home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras and the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.

The Philippines has a tropical climate, with two distinct seasons: the wet season from June to November and the dry season from December to May. The country is prone to typhoons, which typically occur from June to November. The economy of the Philippines is the 33rd-largest in the world, with a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The country is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations.