Geography of the Philippines: Regions, Maps, and Demographics

Twenty vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes.

Philippines

A Southeast Asian archipelagic nation composed of 7,641 islands.

Luzon

The largest island of the Philippines and home to Manila, the capital.

Visayas

Central Philippines region famous for beaches and diving spots such as Boracay and Cebu.

Mindanao

The second-largest island, known for Mt. Apo and vibrant cultural diversity.

National Capital Region (NCR)

Administrative region that includes Manila and nearby cities.

Ilocos Region

Region known for historical sites and tourist spots like Vigan.

Central Visayas

Region including Cebu, Bohol, and Negros Oriental.

Davao Region

Region known for Davao City and Mt. Apo.

South China Sea

Major sea surrounding the Philippines.

Philippine Sea

Part of the Pacific Ocean to the east of the Philippines.

Manila

Capital city of the Philippines, located in the National Capital Region.

Boracay

Famous beach destination in the Visayas known for white-sand beaches and diving.

Mt. Apo

Highest mountain in the Philippines, located in Mindanao.

Physical Map

A map that shows landforms and bodies of water.

Political Map

A map that shows regions, provinces, capitals, and major cities.

Climate Map

A map showing climate patterns and seasons across the country.

Road Map

A map showing roads, streets, and buildings in a place.

Population Map

A map depicting population distribution across provinces.

Hazard Map

A map showing areas potentially affected by disasters like typhoons or floods.

Wika (Languages)

The languages spoken in the Philippines; roughly 130–195 languages, including Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Bikol, Hiligaynon, Waray, Tausug, and Yakan.