Located in the west of the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines consists of 7641 islets of various sizes. Consisting of three main geographical landmasses, the Philippines covers an area of ​​300,000 square kilometers. These three main land parts where the population is concentrated are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The closest countries to the Philippines that do not have land connections with other countries include China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan. Since it is located in the Pacific Seismic Zone, it is vulnerable to earthquakes and severe tropical storms. Although there are an average of 20 earthquakes a day in the Philippines and its surroundings, these are too small to be felt. The last major earthquake was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake and the magnitude of the earthquake was measured as 7.7. There are also many active volcanoes in the country, such as Mayon, Pinatubo and Taal. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo Volcano in 1991 caused great damage in the country. Since the Philippines has such an underground structure, it has focused on geothermal energy and has become the second largest geothermal energy producer in the world today. Additionally, the country is exposed to severe weather events due to its location in the Pacific Ocean. The nature of the Philippines, which is very exposed to natural disasters, is also unique. Many islets consist of volcanic mountains, and the mountains are covered with tropical rainforest. These rainforests offer unique views in every part of the country. It has world-famous rare natural wonders such as the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Galathea in the Philippine Sea and Challenger Depths in the ocean are the deepest known points in the world with depths of more than 10,000 meters and are located close to the country. The country, which hosts many endemic species with its rainforests, wide beaches, plants, birds, animals and sea creatures, is also the geography where wildlife is most fascinating. The Philippines is among the ten most biodiverse countries in the world. While the country’s fascinating forests host hundreds of endemic species of birds, mammals and reptiles, scientists believe that there are also undiscovered endemic species. The Philippine eagle, declared the symbol of the country, is one of the largest eagles in the world and is also known as the monkey eater. In addition to land biodiversity, Philippine waters are also one of the regions with very high biodiversity. The Philippines, the majority of whose population lives in coastal areas, is the country with the largest diaspora in the world. With a population of over 100 million, it is at the top of the world population rankings. The country, where people from many nationalities live, has an important economic potential. The country’s economy was considered one of the strongest economies in Asia after World War II. However, during the reign of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the country’s economy suffered a great blow. Today, unemployment and inflation rates are generally low. Pearls collected from the ocean shores have an important place in the country, which has transitioned from an agriculture-based economy to an industrial economy. Additionally, according to estimates, it is the country with the world’s largest gold reserves after South Africa. The history of the country dates back to ancient times. The oldest known human traces date back to 67,000 years ago. The Philippine lands, where many states were established and collapsed, also went through a period of colonization. Mavimore Turizm is a travel agency registered with TÜRSAB. Document number: A-8307