This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people; art; architecture; food and landscapes of the Philippines. The Philippine Archipelago with its 7;100 islands is culturally diverse and unique in Southeast Asia; and renowned for the splendor of its coastal beaches and terraced mountains. Seventy million Filipinos have been nurtured by both tropical environment and unique historical developmentmdash;through 300 years of Spanish Chistianization and 40 years of American modernizationmdash;and have emerged as an attractive blend of East and West; soul and style. The island country is perhaps best known for the friendliness of its people and their natural sense of song; dance and hospitality. The archipelago is also called "Pearl of the Orient". With over 150 photographs and a detailed map; Exciting Philippines is an essential book for expats or tourists traveling to the Philippines.
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