Philippines (Capital: Manila)

Philippines has been struck by an earthquake of magnitude 6.9.

Political features

• Location: Island country of Southeast Asia in western Pacific Ocean.
• Water bodies: Philippine Sea (east), Celebes Sea (south), Sulu Sea (southwest), and South China Sea (west and north).

Geographical features

• Highest Point: Mount Apo.
• Major Rivers: Cagayan River (Río Grande de Cagayán), Mindanao, Agusan etc.
• Climate: Tropical and monsoonal.