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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.

Nature & Science News
'Effective chemicals may be lost' - It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and increases in food costs.
Wildlife populations 'plummeting' - Between a quarter and a third of the world's wildlife has been lost since 1970, says the Living Planet Index.
Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.
Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.
Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.
Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.
Map of the Philippines

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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