Philippines Map Puzzle: Geography Educational Game
The Philippines Puzzle is a free educational map game designed to help you memorise the 17 administrative regions of the Philippines. Test your geographical knowledge in this interactive drag-and-drop exercise! It is a brilliant "Minute to win it" tool for online lessons, interactive Southeast Asian geography classes, and exciting homework assignments.
Administrative Divisions of the Philippines
The Philippines is governed as a unitary state, with the exception of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). While there have been several steps towards decentralisation—such as a 1991 law that devolved powers to local governments—the country is primarily organised from the top down.
The nation is divided into 17 regions, 81 provinces, 146 cities, 1,488 municipalities, and over 42,000 barangays (villages/districts). Regions other than Bangsamoro serve primarily to organise the provinces for administrative convenience. As of recent censuses, Calabarzon is the most populated region, whilst the National Capital Region (NCR) remains the most densely populated.
How to play Philippines Puzzle
At the start of the game, 17 puzzle pieces representing the first-level regions of the Philippines will appear on the left side of the screen. Drag and drop them into the correct place within the outlined borders of the country map on the right. When a region is placed correctly, the image will reveal a beautiful landscape representing that area! The game is completed when all 17 regions are firmly in place.
Knowledge Achievements:
Successfully place at least 5 regions to earn +1 Knowledge Level on Planeta 42.
Difficulty Level: Medium.
Did you know?
• An Archipelago of Thousands: The Philippines is a massive archipelago consisting of approximately 7,641 islands! They are broadly categorised under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• The Ring of Fire: Situated on the western fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity, which contributes to its incredible mineral wealth and fertile volcanic soil.
• Megadiverse Nation: The Philippines is considered one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, boasting an exceptionally high level of endemic flora and fauna species found nowhere else on Earth.
Class Subject: Provinces and Regions
This fun geography class game answers questions such as: What are the 17 regions of the Philippines? Where is the Metro Manila Region located?
All 17 Administrative Regions Included:
National Capital Region
(Metro Manila - NCR)
Cagayan Valley
(Region II)
Central Luzon
(Region III)
Western Visayas
(Region VI)
Central Visayas
(Region VII)
Eastern Visayas
(Region VIII)
Zamboanga Peninsula
(Region IX)
Northern Mindanao
(Region X)
