The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. The three main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Tourism plays an important role in the Philippine economy. The country boasts of rich natural beauty in its many spectacular beaches, sunny weather and rich bio-diversity. More than that, the Philippines’ unique and complex culture, as exemplified by its people, cuisine and lifestyle, attracts many people to visit the country. The Philippines is famous for the Banaue Rice Terraces; the walled area of Intramuros in the city of Manila; the Mass Kara Festival in Bacolod; the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park in the Sulu Sea; the amazing Chocolate Hills in Bohol province; the Hanging Coffins in Sagada, Mountain Province; the White Beach on Boracay; small but dangerous, the Taal Volcano; Jeepneys.