The Philippines is the world's second largest archipelago, after Indonesia, with over 7,100 islands. The islands are largely volcanic in nature and are covered in tropical rainforest and fertile soil, though most of the rainforest has been cleared. Although the terrain varies greatly, many of the coasts have numerous bays and headlands, and many of the larger islands have mountainous interiors.
Azerbaijan is a nation in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, which means that it is considered part of Europe or Asia. The nation lies on the Caspian Sea. It outskirts...
The name "Singapore" is derived from Singa-pura ("City of the Lion"), a commonly used term since the fourteenth century. The main cultural traditions are Malay, Indian, Chinese, and to some...