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Cebu - the Philippine "pearl of the South"

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Cebu, Philippines

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Cebu, Philippines

Known as the "Queen of the South" because of the picturesque region and unique Carribean landscape, Cebu Province is a tourism and business hub. The earthTV camera is located on top of the Shangri-La hotel on Mactan Island. Dozens of high class beach resorts can be found along the coast. Especially Mactan Island is famous for its natural beaches, sweet mangos, rattan and buri furniture.

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Facts about: Philippines

Philippines
Philippines
Capital:
Manila
Population:
87,857,473
Religion:
Roman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 3%
Area:
 300,000 km² (776,954 miles²)
Coast Line:
 58,400 km (36,289 miles)
Lowest:
 Philippine Sea 0 m (0 feet)
Highest:
 Mount Apo 2,954 m (9,692 feet)
Geographic Information

The Philippines are situated in the tropical western Pacific Ocean about 100 kilometres southeast of mainland Asia. The Philippines consist of more than 7,000 islands - but only about 880 of them are inhabited. Most of the mountainous islands used to be covered in tropical rainforests and are volcanic in origin. Many volcanoes in the country, such as Mount Pinatubo, are active.

Key aspects of tourism
The Philippines with their white sandy beaches, cristal clear water, coral reef communities and unique landscapes are a dream destination for sun bathers, divers and nature lovers.

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