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Philippines consists of about 7,641 islands.
The Philippines is commonly counted at 7,641 islands (counting depends on tides and mapping standards). Only a few hundred are permanently inhabited, but the archipelago shape defines the country’s culture and logistics.
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The Sahara covers about 9.2 million km², comparable to (and often slightly larger than) the U.S. land area. It stretches across 11 countries in North Africa.
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