The Philippines, located to the north of the Malay Peninsula, is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. It has more than 7000 islands featuring a number of unnamed territories. The Philippines’ northern and southern points are roughly 1147 miles (1850 km) apart. There are three primary island groupings in the nation: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Metro Manila, located on the island of Luzon, is the country’s capital as well as its financial and social centre.
Magellan, a Spanish navigator, landed in Homonhon in 1521 and gave the Philippines its name. Felipinas was the name he gave to all of the islands in the area. Spaniards took control of the Manila region in 1571 and ruled the nation for the next 300 years. In the early twentieth century, Americans invaded the territory and fought the Spaniards, gaining control of the region. During World War II, the country went from being ruled by Americans to being ruled by Japanese and then by Americans again. All of the islands were freed at the conclusion of the war, in 1945, and the country was declared independent on July 4, 1946.
The Philippines attracts explorers, newly-wed couples, and environment lovers alike because of its wealth of historical and natural attractions. It is a lovely country with fascinatingly gorgeous islands, wooded mountains, fantastic beaches, magnificent volcanoes, and much more. Every year, a large number of people go to this nation to experience its stunning beauty and rich past.
Top Tourist Destinations
• Manila
• Tagatay
• Ilocos
• Baguio
• Bicol
• Mindoro Island
• Boracay
• Iloilo City
• Negros
• Cebu
• Bohol
• Leyte
• Biliran
• Samar
• Camiguin
• Davao City
• Zamboanga
• Palawan
• Sulu
