The Philippines is a country made up of about 7,000 mountainous and in many cases volcanic, islands of the Pacific Ocean. The country is located on the 'Pacific Ring of Fire', a very active earthquake and volcano zone.
Most people live on the island of Luzon in the north of the country.
The farmers of the region grow coconut, rice, sugar cane and many tropical fruits. Many of islands are fringed by coral reefs and washed by the ocean rich in fish.