What are the top 12 mind blowing Facts about the Philippines?

The Philippines is a diverse and fascinating country with a rich history and culture. Here are 10 mind-blowing facts about the Philippines:

Archipelago of 7,641 Islands: The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7,641 islands during low tide and 7,107 islands during high tide. This makes it the second-largest archipelago in the world.
Biodiversity Hotspot: The Philippines is one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, hosting a vast array of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world.
Chocolate Hills: Located in Bohol, the Chocolate Hills are a geological formation of 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills. During the dry season, the grass covering the hills turns brown, giving them a chocolate-like appearance.
Taal Volcano: The Philippines is home to one of the world’s smallest active volcanoes, Taal Volcano. What makes it unique is that it has a lake within its crater, known as Taal Lake, which contains its own small island, Volcano Island.
Rice Terraces of Banaue: Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Banaue Rice Terraces are ancient terraces carved into the mountains of Ifugao by the indigenous people more than 2,000 years ago.
Luzon Island Cave Systems: The Philippines has one of the longest underground river systems in the world, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Palawan, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rizal Park (Luneta): Rizal Park in Manila is not only a beautiful urban park but also the site where Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was executed in 1896. The park features a monument in his honor.
World’s Largest Pearl: Discovered off the coast of Palawan, the “Pearl of Lao Tzu” is considered the largest pearl ever discovered, weighing 14 pounds and measuring 9.45 inches in diameter.
Longest Christmas Celebration: The Philippines has one of the longest Christmas celebrations in the world, starting as early as September and lasting until January. Festivities include colorful decorations, caroling, and the unique Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi (Night Mass).
Tarsier Sanctuary: Bohol is home to the Tarsier Sanctuary, where you can find one of the world’s smallest primates, the Philippine tarsier. These nocturnal creatures have enormous eyes relative to their body size and are known for their unique features.
SMS: The Philippines has the highest rate of text messaging in the world. Filipinos love to communicate and they send an average of 400 million text messages per day, which is more than the total number of daily text messages sent in the US and Europe combined.
Divorce: The Philippines is the only country in the world where divorce is illegal. Yes, you read that right. The only way to end a marriage in the Philippines is through annulment,