Philippines (Capital: Manila)
The enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones have affected more than 3.8 lakh people across the Philippines.
Political Features
- Maritime borders: Vietnam (west), Taiwan (north) Palau (east) and Malaysia and Indonesia (south).
- Water boundary: Philippine Sea (east), Celebes Sea (south), Sulu Sea (southwest) and South China Sea (west and north).
Geographical features
- An archipelago in Southeast Asia, situates itself in western Pacific Ocean.
- Active volcano: Mayon Volcano
- Climate: Tropical and Monsoon
- Highest peak: Mount Apo.
- Major Rivers: Cagayan, Agno, Pampanga, Pasig, and Bicol on Luzon and Mindanao.
