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Posted 25 Jun 2024

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A map of Southeast Asia highlighting the Philippines in orange with its capital, Manila, marked. Surrounding countries such as China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia are labeled in grey.

Philippines (Capital: Manila)

Recently, Philippines Ambassador said that BrahMos missiles offer a “credible defense” for Southeast Asian country

Political features 

  • Island country of Southeast Asia in western Pacific Ocean.
  • Water bodies: Philippine Sea (east), Celebes Sea (south), Sulu Sea (southwest), and South China Sea (west and north).

Geographical features

  • Highest Point: Mount Apo.
  • Major RiversCagayan River (Río Grande de Cagayán), Mindanao, Agusan etc.
  • Climate: Tropical and monsoonal.
  • Tags :
  • Philippines
  • Manila
  • Mount Apo
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