philippines | introduction

An island nation located in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, The Philippines is comprised of over 7,107 islands. Through a long history of both Spanish colonialism and Philippine Revolution, the country has seen its fair share of change and growth throughout the years. With war times in the past, The Philippines now focuses on their agricultural benefits, keeping lasting traditions and also expanding to world tourism to help sustain its immense progress.

The country’s geography is vastly diverse and includes mountains, narrow coastal lowlands, lush jungles and of course an immense number of beaches of which many are considered to be the best in this part of the world. People from all over the globe come to visit The Philippines every year and with so much growth popularity as well as being a very easily accessible location near both Australia and New Zealand amongst several other Southeast Asian countries, the overall tourism aspect seems to just continue growing.

With a total population of nearly 102 million people, The Philippines is the world’s 12th most populous country. There are a great number of ethnicities that have made their homes in The Philippines, especially with the growth of international expats coming to reside there as well.

Guests of the country come to enjoy a wide variety of different opportunities, activities and explorations where they can immerse themselves in a mostly friendly and inviting culture with its unique traditions. Although Manila, the capital city of The Philippines has always been a very popular spot, tourism is beginning to shift toward Cebu and other outlying islands that have now been made into major tourist destinations. It will be no surprise to learn that over the next several years, The Philippines will continue to see more improvements and success as they evolve into a great country for both its locals and for those hoping to pay it a visit.