PIN: WEST BANK, PHILIPPINES

Last Updated on 14th November, 2024
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West Bank

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Context:

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that 2025 would be the year when Israel will annex the occupied West Bank.

Details:

Location

Situated in the Middle East, bordered by Israel to the west, Jordan to the east, and the Dead Sea to the south.

Topography

Predominantly hilly terrain with some flat areas; includes the Judean and Samarian hills.

Major Cities

Ramallah, Hebron, Nablus, Bethlehem, Jericho.

Rivers and Water Bodies

Jordan River (eastern border), Dead Sea (southern border), Wadi Qelt.

Climate

Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Natural Resources

Limited arable land, water resources, and minerals.

Land Use

Agriculture (mainly olives, fruits, and vegetables), urban areas, and Israeli settlements.

Political Division

Divided into Areas A, B, and C under the Oslo Accords, with varying degrees of Palestinian and Israeli control.

Source:

THE HINDU

Philippines

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Context:

The Philippines prepared to evacuate potentially tens of thousands of people as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago shortly after the onslaught of Typhoon Toraji.

Details:

Location

Southeast Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean, off the coast of mainland Asia.

Archipelago

Consists of approximately 7,640 islands, divided into three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Climate

Tropical maritime climate; characterized by wet and dry seasons.

Mountain Ranges

Includes the Sierra Madre, Cordillera Central, and the Caraballo Mountains.

Highest Peak

Mount Apo located in Mindanao.

Rivers

Major rivers include the Cagayan, Pampanga, Agusan, and Mindanao rivers.

Lakes

Laguna de Bay (the largest lake) and Taal Lake.

Coastline

Extensive coastline, around 36,000 kilometers is the 5th longest in the world.

Volcanic Activity

Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire; includes active volcanoes such as Mayon and Taal.

Natural Resources

Rich in natural resources such as minerals, forests, and marine life.

Source:

THE HINDU

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following countries share a maritime border with the Philippines?

  1. Malaysia
  2. Indonesia
  3. Brunei
  4. Thailand

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1, 2, and 3

(b) 2, 3, and 4

(c) 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: a

Explanation:

The Philippines shares maritime borders with Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Thailand does not share a direct maritime border with the Philippines.

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