The Philippines,   7107 mountainous islands, in the center of the China Sea, Pacific Ocean, enjoys a warm and humid tropical climate and a strategic location in Southeast Asia.

Capital City - Manila - 11 million inhabitants

As identified by the United Environment Programme, the Philippines belong to the group of the 17 megadiverse countries that harbor the majority of the earth's species and are therefore considered extremely bio-diverse.  In 2002, the Philippines joined the Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries consisting of countries rich in biological diversity and associated traditional knowledge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/megadiverse_countries

For more information about the Philippines, please consult the following links or the French version of this website :

www.camperspoint.com

www.livinginthephilippines.com

Manille Bienvenue - http://manillebienvenue.site.voila.fr

Ambassade de France - http://www.ambafrance-ph.org

Le Club - French Business Association : http://www.leclub-fcc.org

Office of Philippine tourism in Manila :

http://www.tourism.gov.ph

http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph

Meteo : Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

http://www.typhoon2000.ph

Cultural Center of the Philippines

http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph