Philippines

Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country.

Also known as...Republic of the Philippines, The Philippines, Philippine Islands, and RP
Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines has killed at least 55 and displaced over 20,000 people.