Geography
How many islands make up the Philippines?
About 7,641
Background
The Philippines is made up of about 7,641 islands. Only around 2,000 of them are inhabited. Many islands do not even have a name. At low tide new islands sometimes appear from the sea. The whole country is surrounded by water.
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