Philippines

Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side; in the center of the triangle is a yellow sun with eight primary rays (each containing three individual rays) and in each corner of the triangle is a small yellow five-pointed star. Currency Philippine peso. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southeastern asia, archipelago between the philippine sea and the south china sea, east of vietnam. Climate Tropical marine; northeast monsoon (november to april); southwest monsoon (may to october). Terrain Mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Philippine Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Apo 2,954 m.

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Philippines

This is a map of Philippines. The map illustrates the location of Manila and its proximity to Aparri, Cebu City, Zamboanga, and the Sulu Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Malaysia

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