Coastline: 36,289 kilometers
Philippines is an island archipelago that consists of over 7,000 islands and has a population of roughly 92 million people. The archipelago is located in Southeast Asia and has a tropical climate, making it one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world. The majority of the country’s landmass is considered to be a tropical rainforest. The country experiences numerous earthquakes and has many active volcanoes; as a result, the country has a rich stockpile of mineral deposits. Of course, the gorgeous weather and abundance of beaches make this country a great beach-vacation destination for tourists around the globe.
