The islands spread out in the shape of a triangle, with those south of Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago, and the island of Mindanao outlining (from west to east, respectively) its southern base and the Batan Islands to the north of Luzon forming its apex. The Philippine archipelago is bounded by the Philippine Sea to the east, the Celebes Sea to the south, the Sulu Sea to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the west and north. Villagers tending a rice field in the Philippines.
The Philippines also emerged as a regional leader in education during the late 20th century, with a well-established public school and university system, and by the early 21st century the country had one of the highest literacy rates in Asia. That growth, however, simultaneously contributed to severe degradation of the environment. Especially toward the end of the 20th century, rapid industrial expansion was spurred by a high degree of domestic and foreign investment. Rich in resources, the Philippines has the potential to build a strong industrial economy, but the country remains largely agricultural. The confrontation resulted not only in the ouster and exile of Marcos but also in the restoration of democratic government to the PhilippinesĬontemporary Filipinos continue to grapple with a society that is replete with paradoxes, perhaps the most obvious being the presence of extreme wealth alongside tremendous poverty. Ferdinand Marcos, the broadly popular People Power movement in 1986 led a bloodless uprising against the regime. After enduring more than a decade of authoritarian rule under Pres. The country was wracked by political turmoil in the last quarter of the 20th century. Where is the Mayon Volcano? What port’s name means “fragrant harbour”? Explore the geography of Asia with this quiz.
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