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PHILIPPINES
Posted byThe Philippines is an ASIAN country in the South East, it has over 97 million people. It is divided into three territories: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippines is an "Island Country" which has over 7100 different islands during high tide and 7107 islands during low tide. Also known to have the most beautiful beaches in the world. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila, which is located in Luzon. Most people who visit the country dont get a chance to see the beauty in it. You have to live in the country to actually appreciate it.
The Philippines is a very nice tropical country that is full of beaches and resorts. There are also many natural attractions such as volcanos, waterfalls,caves, ans of course the ocean. First impression on this country would be negative but once you get to live in this country you will feel that there is no love like a filipino love. Home of the nicest people on earth.
Below are pictures of some the things you might see when you are visiting the Philippines.
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Historical Places
Mayon Volcano and Cagsawa Ruins
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Mayon Volcano is an active volcano in the Philippines on the island of Luzon, Bicol Region. Its shape is as perfect as an ice cream cone. Its symmetric cone was formed through alternate pyroclastic and lava flows. It has erupted over 50 times in the past 400 years. Like other volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean, Mayon is a part of the "Pacific Ring of Fire"(wikimapia).
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Mayon Volcano is an active volcano in the Philippines on the island of Luzon, Bicol Region. Its shape is as perfect as an ice cream cone. Its symmetric cone was formed through alternate pyroclastic and lava flows. It has erupted over 50 times in the past 400 years. Like other volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean, Mayon is a part of the "Pacific Ring of Fire"(wikimapia).
Chocolate hills, Bohol
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The Chocolate Hills are the famous tourists attraction of Bohol, Philippines. They have been declared the country's third National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Chocolate Hills are the famous tourists attraction of Bohol, Philippines. They have been declared the country's third National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Mestizo District Vigan Luzon Philippines
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Vigan holds a unique place as one of the oldest settlement in the Philippines. It’s history runs deep and can be seen in the Spanish style architecture and cobblestone streets. Prior to the Spanish colonial period, Vigan was a major trading port, its location on Northern Luzon made it a convenient stopping off point for Chinese merchant ships. By: jw east
Vigan holds a unique place as one of the oldest settlement in the Philippines. It’s history runs deep and can be seen in the Spanish style architecture and cobblestone streets. Prior to the Spanish colonial period, Vigan was a major trading port, its location on Northern Luzon made it a convenient stopping off point for Chinese merchant ships. By: jw east
Rice Terraces, Ifugao
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Rice Terraces, Ifugao
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The Banawe "Rice Terraces" (Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) in Filipino are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao, North of Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly known as the "Eight Wonder of the World" by all filipinos. It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 5000 ft above sea level and cover about 4000 square miles of mountainside.
Beaches
Palawan, Philippines
White Beach, Boracay
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Foods
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Balut
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Dress
Barong Tagalog
Filipiniana
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Transportation
Jeepney
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Jeepneys
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Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have become a symbol of Philippine culture.
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