Considered as one of the great treasures of Southeast Asia, the Philippines is the second largest archipelago in the world with 7,107 islands. It shares maritime borders with Indonesia, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country with a population of about 91 million people.
It is a place of natural wonders – a string of coral-fringed islands scattered across a vast expanse of the western Pacific. Below sea level, the Philippines boasts some of the world’s best diving spots and snorkeling, including wreck diving around Coron and the Tubattaha Reef and swimming with the whale sharks off Donsol. Above sea level, it has a fantastic landscape with wonders enough to astound even the most cynical traveler: the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Banaue & the Rice Terraces and fascinating reminders of the islands’ history in places such as Samar & Leyte and Vigan. And if you’re after pristine, white-sand beaches, try beautiful Boracay, Sumilon, Puerto Galera or El Nido, Palawan. On the other hand, if it’s the nightlife you seek, Manila will surely captivate with its amazing variety of bars, restaurants and pulsating music. In the end of your trip, what is unforgettable is the warmth and hospitality of the Filipinos.
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