By Noreen Roberson,

Location: The Philippines is an archipelago, or group of islands, in the western Pacific Ocean to the east of Southeast Asia. Its largest islands are Luzon and Mindanao.
Capital: Manila
Climate: Generally hot and humid, although it is cooler in the mountains. Rainfall is frequent.
Language: Many languages are spoken, including English. A widely spoken language is Tagalog. Some words in Tagalog are:

thanks – salamat
I love you – mahal kita
pleasant – nakalĂșlugod
good night – magandang gabi