The Philippines is an archipelago of 7107 islands, stretching from southern China to the northern cape of Borneo. The islands of the Philippine archipelago are of volcanic origin and are mostly hilly, characterized by jungle, mountainous interior, sandy shores, turquoise green water and many coral reefs. The country has over a hundred ethnic blends and foreign influences shaped into a unique Filipino culture. The Philippines is recognizable for its emerald rice fields, megalopolises, volcanoes and smiling inhabitants.
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and is located on the shores of the Gulf of Manila. Also known as the pearl of the Orient, it is one of the most exciting capitals in the world, a cosmopolitan and chameleon city with over a million and a half inhabitants, while life in it flows 24 hours a day. With over three centuries of Spanish rule, Manila has a special architecture and heritage, including churches, fortifications and other colonial buildings. The city has a lot to offer, from the oldest Chinese neighborhoods in the world to very modern nightclubs and shopping malls. Today, Manila is teeming with curious travelers who have arrived here in search of unusual experiences.
The Banaue rice terraces represent the National Treasure of the Philippines, are over 2,000 years old and follow the contours of the mountain cordillera in northern Luzon. They are often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World". This picturesque landscape, with its intricate irrigation network, shows clear skills in hydraulic engineering that have remained almost unchanged for more than two millennia. The art of leading terraces is passed down from generation to generation along with traditional tribal rituals.
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