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Does Philippines have 7641 islands?
Does Philippines have 7641 islands?
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Yes, the Philippines is commonly known to have 7,641 islands. However, the exact number of islands in the country has been debated over the years as different sources give varying figures.
The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), which is the official mapping agency of the Philippine government, has identified 7,641 islands as of 2017. This figure includes islands that are submerged during high tide, but excludes islets, reefs, and sandbars.
However, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has a different count, with their data indicating that there are only 7,107 islands in the country. This discrepancy can be attributed to the different criteria used by the two agencies in defining what constitutes an island.
In any case, whether the Philippines has 7,641 or 7,107 islands, it undeniably has a vast number of islands that are both beautiful and important to the country's economy and culture.
The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), which is the official mapping agency of the Philippine government, has identified 7,641 islands as of 2017. This figure includes islands that are submerged during high tide, but excludes islets, reefs, and sandbars.
However, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has a different count, with their data indicating that there are only 7,107 islands in the country. This discrepancy can be attributed to the different criteria used by the two agencies in defining what constitutes an island.
In any case, whether the Philippines has 7,641 or 7,107 islands, it undeniably has a vast number of islands that are both beautiful and important to the country's economy and culture.
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