Philippines Country in South Asia Part II

The Philippines' location in the Pacific Rim and near the equator is why storms and earthquakes are frequent, but it contains abundant natural resources and some of the most beautiful wildlife that exists. The area of ​​the Philippines is 300,000 square kilometers (115,831 square miles), and is estimated at 103 million people. The Philippines is the eighth most populous country in Asia and the 12th most populous country in the world. Since 2013, an estimated 10 million Filipinos live overseas, making up one of the largest diaspora in the world. Different ethnic and cultural groups can be found anywhere in the country. In ancient times, the Natives were some of the first settlers in the archipelago.