The Philippines is an The Philippines is known The Philippines is considered
archipelago comprising for its rich cultural one of the world's biodiversity 7,641 islands in Southeast diversity, influenced by a hotspots, hosting a vast array Asia. It is located in the blend of indigenous, of flora and fauna. The western Pacific Ocean and Malay, Spanish, Chinese, archipelago is home to is divided into three main American, and Islamic numerous unique and geographical divisions: cultures. This cultural mix endangered species, such as Luzon, Visayas, and is evident in the country's the Philippine eagle, tarsier, Mindanao. Manila, the language, cuisine, music, and various species of capital, is situated on dance, and traditions. tamaraw and tamarind. Luzon.