The Philippines is an archipelago bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Bashi Channel to the north, the Sulu and the Celebes Seas to the south. The country can be found East of Vietnam, North of Indonesia.

 

The Philippines is divided into the geographical areas of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Its capital, the City of Manila, is in Luzon. You can also enter through the cities of Cebu in the Visayas, and Davao in Mindanao.

 

The country is made up of 7,107 islands. Some have grown into cities. Some are the epitome of tropical dreams. Some are just long enough to lay down on and get a tan. 

 

Big. Small. Sandy. Sunny. Relaxing. Exotic. Beautiful. This country's clutch of islands make for one long stretch of beach – more than 15,500 kilometers. Here, no one is more than two hours away from a beach-side lounge chair — which explains why everybody knows how to smile and have fun!