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The Philippine archipelago consists of approximately how many islands?
Answer
Over 7,000 islands
The Philippines is an archipelago comprising over 7,600 islands, though only about 2,000 of these islands are named and only around 460 are inhabited. The three largest islands are Luzon, Mindanao, and the Visayas. This island configuration has historically created distinct regional cultures and languages throughout the Philippines, with over 180 languages spoken across the archipelago.
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The Philippines has over 7,600 islands but only about 460 are inhabited, creating diverse isolated cultures.
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- Over 5,000 islands
- Over 10,000 islands
- Over 15,000 islands
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- Islands
- Asia
- Philippines
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