- Philippines: where is this country of 7000 islands?
- How to get to the Philippines?
- Holidays in the Philippines
- Philippine beaches
- Souvenirs from the Philippines
"Where is the Philippines located?" it is important to know for everyone who is interested in local rice fields, beaches, smoldering volcanoes. The high season begins in the Philippines in December-May, which is reflected in prices - they are overpriced for all services. In the low season, you can count on a 20-40% discount, as well as not very comfortable weather (hot and humid + the risk of typhoons).
Philippines: where is this country of 7000 islands?
Between the Philippines (area - 299,764 sq. Km, and the coastline accounts for 36,300 km), located in Southeast Asia, there are Taiwan and Indonesia. Before becoming a republic (early 20th century), the Philippines was under the rule of the Spanish Empire (over 300 years). After that, until the end of World War II, the islands had to be under American domination.
The Philippines (capital - Manila) consists of more than 7000 islands (Cebu, Palawan, Luzon, Mindanao and others), and only 200 of them are inhabited, and 5000 are not even named. Due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines, whose shores are washed by the Philippine Sea on the east side, the Sulawesi Sea on the south, the South China Sea on the west, and the Bashi Strait on the north (thanks to it, the Philippine Islands and Taiwan are separated) are often exposed to earthquakes. The closest neighbors of the Philippines are Taiwan, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia.
Mountains are the predominant relief in the Philippines: the highest of them is the 2,900-meter Apo volcano (the island of Mindanao, along the coast of which there is also the Philippine Trench, whose depth is more than 10,800 m).
The Philippines includes 80 provinces (Benguet, Siquihor, Ifugao, Pangasinan, Sambales, Marinduki, Rizal, Sorsogon, Camigin and others), which for convenience are combined into 18 regions (Ilocos, Central Luzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Negros, Davao and other).
How to get to the Philippines?
Russians prefer to fly to the Philippine Cebu and Manila, making stops at the air terminals of Tokyo, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Singapore. Thus, a connecting flight (flight through Doha) together with Qatar Airways will take 17 hours. As for the flight Moscow - Manila with Emirates (stopover in Dubai), it will last 18 hours. A little faster (14.5 hours) will be able to get to Manila on the "wings" of Cathay Pacific (passengers will be offered to board 2 planes in Hong Kong).
As for Ukrainians and Belarusians, it is more convenient for them to fly to the islands with stops in Dubai, Bangkok or Amsterdam (such flights are organized by Qatar Airways and KLM). And those who will rest in the Malay states of Sarawak and Sabah will be able to get to the Philippines by ferry.
Holidays in the Philippines
In Baguio, it is worth paying attention to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Redemption and the Mension mansion, and in Manila - Fort Santiago (16th century), St. Augustine's Cathedral, Rizal Park, Malacanang Palace, Manila Butterfly House. On the island of Bohol, tourists can admire the Chocolate Hills, in the Philippine villages - visit cockfighting (the day is Sunday), in Palawan - go on a boat trip along the Puerto Princesa underground river.
Philippine beaches
- White Beach: Beach goers relax on White Beach, where there are inexpensive bars, hotels and restaurants, in January-May, and windsurfers in November-April.
- Puraran Beach: The beach attracts surfers who flock here for spectacular waves (August-September), as well as romantics (from here they admire the bay and sea) and photographers (they photograph the "waking" sun). April-June is suitable for relaxing on Puraran Beach.
Souvenirs from the Philippines
Pearl, silver and mother-of-pearl products, laud (musical instrument), terracotta dishes, traditional men's shirt (Barong Tagalog), paintings made from natural materials (leather, sand, shells), Philippine Tanduay rum and cigars (Calixto Lopez, Alhambra, Tabacalera).
