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Posted 05 Aug 2025

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Philippines ( capital - Manila)

The Philippine President visits India marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between two countries.

Political features 

  • Island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean.
  • Bounded in the west by the South China Sea; in the east by the Pacific Ocean; in the south by the Sulu and Celebes Seas; and in the north by the Bashi Channel 

Geographical Features

  • It has three major island groups-Luzon(largest ) in the north, Visayas in the middle and Mindanao( affected by secessionist movement )further down in the South. 
  • Climate: Tropical and monsoonal.
  • Major Volcanoes: Mayon, Taal, and Pinatubo
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  • Phhilippines
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