Philippines

The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands (updated). This new count, however, is not static. The number of islands in the Philippines can vary depending on the tide, with some islands submerging at high tide. The question, “How many islands are in the Philippines?” is thus a complex one, with answers that can change with the shifting tides and advancements in geographical surveys.