Geography

The Philippines has three major islands; Luzon, the largest island where the capital of the Philippines is situated; Visayas, known for its fine beaches and idyllic coves; and Mindanao, whose exotic forests make it an irresistible haven for nature lovers.

The Philippines' 7,107 islands stretch 1,839 kilometres from the northernmost tip of Batanes to the southernmost island of Tawi-Tawi. Bordered by the South China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The archipelago has its biggest island Luzon, followed by Mindanao in the south. The Visayas islands in between are largely interspersed by small bodies of water. An irregular coastline of 334,539 kms is dotted with many fine beaches, coves, and natural harbours.

Located off the southeast coast of Asia, the Philippines' capital Manila is a mere hour-and-a-half away by plane from Hong Kong and about 14 hours from the United States and Canada