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Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that 2025 would be the year when Israel will annex the occupied West Bank.
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. |
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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.
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. |
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Which of the following countries share a maritime border with the Philippines?
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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