Philippines - Overview and History Introduction

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The Philippine Islands are a cluster of more than 7000 islands, lying north of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia. From north to south, the archipelago extends over nearly 1850 kilometers. The Philippines are of volcanic origin, with has more than 20 active volcanoes, and regularly experiences earthquakes.



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