The Philippines natural resources provide income for the country, as well as the individual. Comprised of many tropical islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, the country boasts several beaches and coastal communities that support tourism. Away from the beach one will find rich soil conducive for farming. Rice, bananas, pineapples, and tobacco are among the most exported items. In addition,
. there are a number of metals and minerals found in the soil. Nickel and copper are commonly mined and exported. Zinc, silicon, feldspar, and marble are extracted from the ground have a variety of everyday uses. For more information, please visit http://www.philippine-history.org/about-philippines.htm.
