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Introduction on surfing in Philippines: Not known for the world's
most consistent surf, but nevertheless it must be some of the
world's friendliest. The locals of the Philippines in most cases
have no hesitation in sharing their breaks with you if the right
respect is shown in
return.
Climate: The Philippines has a
tropical climate with a dry season from April to June and a rainy
season from June to October with the hottest months being April and
May. The Philippines lies within the world's severest cyclone belt
and is effected by around 15 cyclones per year. Average annual
precipitation in Manila is 2,080 mm (82 inches) while average
temperature ranges are from 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees
Fahrenheit) to 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) all year.
region. Average temperature ranges in Lima are from 13 to 19 degrees
Celsius (55 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit) in August to 19 to 28 degrees
Celsius (66 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit) in February.
Location: Southeastern Asia, archipelago
between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam
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Coordinates: 13 00 N, 122 00 E
Coastline: 36,289
km
Languages: two official languages -
Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects -
Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray,
Pampango, and Pangasinense
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