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Bohol Tarsier by mtoz. Wikimedia Surely this little tarsier is the symbol of a beautiful country, the Philippines. Not only did we learn lots of facts about the Philippines, but also tried delicious food cooked by the presenter! Thanks so much from all of us. It was a memorable day. I hope you enjoy exploring the Philippines. Most links have been provided by Elizabeth. Tourist attractions  Mount Pinatubo. Image by Jean-Marie Hullot. Flickr.com History and much more The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. With a population of more than 97 million people, the Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world. Click here to find out more about its history and the connection with Spain the 1898 war geography and administrative divisions ethnicity and language

Gold ingots. Public domain Do you agree that the price of gold always rises in moments of crisis?  Throughout history, gold has symbolised wealth and power. It is an obsession in some cultures. For example India, where more than 50% of the population lives in poverty, still is the world largest consumer of gold. Not only is gold the best gift a husband can give to his future wife, but also the best investment for the future. Watch this video about an Indian man who had a gold shirt made to order. Why would a person buy such a shirt? Extend your vocabulary What is the difference between gold and golden ? Which words collocate with gold and which with golden ? Use an online dictionary.                           age          beach            dream      jewellery                                 medal     opportunity    rule         teeth