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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTLong ago, when the Filipinos were not yet united as nation we were separated into clans, who lived in several places with their own names.Early Chinese traders who visited Mindoro called our nation Ma-yi which means the land of Gold.Claudius Ptolemy called our islands ManiolasMagellan called the Philippines as The Archipelago of St. Lazarus.Lopez de Villalobos give the name FELIPINAS which later became FILIPINAS.

The Name PhilippinesReligionLegendsScientistLOCATION:The Philippines lies in SE Asia a little above the equator, between latitude 4 degree 23N & 21 degree 25N & longitude 116 degree E % 127 degree E.

Origin of the PhilippinesThere is a geographical barrier separating the Philippines from other nations in Asia.This archipelago barrier also divides tribes & nations in the Philippines.With many islands to defend the Philippines is easily conquered.Smuggling, piracy, & migration happen easily.Ideal training grounds.Effect of the Archipelago Shaped of our NationAll about the PhilippinesThe Philippines climate is Tropical and monsoonal in character.There are 50 volcanoes in the country.Plant life- the country has a rich plant & animal lifeAbout 850 species of bird are found in the country.The forest lands have a total area of 16633000 representing 55% of the total land area.There are a lot of fishing spots in the country along with 2000 species of fish.

Many minerals are found in the country both metallic and non-metallic.The Philippine energy sources are supplied by OIL, HYDROELECTRIC POWER, BAGASSE, GEOTHERMAL ENERGY, COAL, & SOLAR POWER.The capital of the Philippines is Manila.The country has the longest coastline.The highest mountain is Mt. ApoMt. Mayon in Bicol has the perfect cone.The largest island is Luzon followed by Mindanao and Samar.