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Location
The Philippines is situated in the Southeast
section of Asia
Bounded by:
Taiwan
North
West
East
South
to South
3. Land Surface Area
statute miles
4. Mountainous
114,830 sq.
A. Topography
Rugged land traversed by mountain ranges
Irregular coastline
Extensive coastal plains, arable valleys and
deltas
Navigable rivers and cascading waterfalls
Generally mountainous
Highest peak: Mt. Apo-9,690 feet high
Lowest part: Philippine Deep-34,218 feet
Waterfalls
Antipolo, Rizal
Most important waterfalls in Mindanao: Maria
Cristina Falls: Lanao del Norte
D. Fauna
Abounds in animal life
Three unique mammals exist
Tarsius: smallest monkey in the world, found
only in Bohol.
Tamaraw: a cross between the carabao and the
boar, found only in Mindoro
Mouse deer: smallest deer on earth, found in
Palawan.
identified
Most famous: monkey-eating eagle
About 25,000 species of insects are known to
E. Flora
Has 10,000 species of flowering plants and
ferns
Richest collection of orchids with 900 species
endangered
17% of arable land are damaged
H. Mineral Resources
Metallic minerals: gold, iron, copper, silver,
I. Scenic Beauties
Beautiful beaches, rippling seas of crystalline
ASSIGNMENT
With your partner do the following in a short bond
paper (landscape)
Create a matrix/table that will show the following:
Pre-Spanish culture of the Filipinos with respect to
the following:
1. Personal Habits, Homes and Ornaments
2. Marriage Customs
3. Government, Social Classes, Position of Women
in Society
4. Laws and Judicial Process
*Minimum 2 pages Maximum 3 pages
Example:
Personal
Habits,
homes and
ornaments