What is the area of the Philippines?
The Philippines covers approximately 300,000 km², making it a country comparable in size to Italy or Poland.
Area and Territorial Composition
The Philippines extend over 300,000 km² distributed across more than 7,640 islands, of which only 2,000 are inhabited. This area places the archipelago at 72nd place worldwide by size.
Comparisons with Other Countries
- Similar size: Italy (301,340 km²), Poland (312,696 km²)
- Smaller than: Japan (377,975 km²), Germany (357,022 km²)
- Larger than: New Zealand (268,838 km²), the United Kingdom (243,610 km²)
Geographical Distribution
Philippine territory is divided into three major regions: Luzon (the largest island with Manila), the Visayas (central islands) and Mindanao (to the south). This island configuration offers exceptional landscape diversity on a compact territory.