Wondering how many islands in Philippines? This is the number of islands consisting of this archipelago.
HOW MANY ISLANDS IN PHILIPPINES – This archipelago comprises many islands and we speak of them in thousands. Here is the exact number.
The Republic of the Philippines is near the equator in the Pacific Ocean. It is divided into three main areas: Luzon (the largest, northernmost island), Visayas (a group of islands), and Mindanao (the second-largest island at the southern end).
This country has a very rich culture. Filipino and English are the official languages but ethnically, this is a diverse country.
Previously, it was only 7,107. It is what we have actually always thought but there are more. The new figure shored up already and to say that the Philippines has 7,107 islands is incorrect.
The republic now has 7,641 islands and this figure does not include the number of sandbars and other landforms that rise during low tide.
The major islands are:
- Luzon
Manila, the capital of PH, is located here and in terms of landmass, it accounts for about one-third of the archipelago. This houses the biggest universities, largest malls, and largest businesses in the country.
- Mindanao
This is in the southern part where it is forested and mountainous.
- Samar
This is the third largest island in PH and one-third of it is protected as a natural park called the Samar Island Natural Park. A lot can be seen here like caves, beaches, waterfalls, and rivers. It is made of three provinces called Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar comprising the Eastern Visayas region along with Leyte and Biliran.
- Negros
This is located in the central part divided into two – Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. This is also called the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines
- Palawan
In 2020, Palawan was the Best Island In The World and is among the most visited and most popular destinations in the country.
- Panay
This is the 6 largest island and the fourth most populous with population rising to over 5 million. It has mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, beaches, and a rich marine ecosystem.
- Mindoro
This is where the famous Puerto Galera can be found and is only separated from Luzon by Verde Island Passage.
- Leyte
This has two provinces: Leyte and Southern Leyte. Its rich history includes being the site of American military leader Gen. Douglas MacArthur and this is where the first Catholic mass in the Philippines was held.
- Cebu
This is where Cebu City can be found, the oldest city in the country.
- Bohol
This place is best known for its Chocolate Hills, white sand beaches, diving sites, rivers, centuries-old churches, and wildlife.
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