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Today, June 12, is the Independence Day of the Philippines, observing its attainment
of autonomy in 1898. Made up of approximately 7,100 islands and islets, this Southeast Asian
archipelago contains several United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) World Heritage Sites. The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park is a notable example of a
pristine coral reef and is home to many marine species. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
National Park with its underground waterway features remarkable limestone landscapes.
May the kind people of the Philippines have a splendid Independence Day. Russia Day, commemorating
its sovereignty achieved in 1990, is also celebrated today. Covering over 17 million
square kilometers, Russia is the largest country in the world. The Central Sikhote-Alin, situated
in the far east of the nation, provides habitat for many endangered species. It is part of
a mountain range which is located in a mixed ecological zone between taiga and subtropics
and has among the most distinctive temperate forests. The oldest and deepest lake on the
planet, Lake Baikal, is located in the southern region of Siberia. Both Central Sikhote-Alin
and Lake Baikal are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We wish the gentle citizens of the
nation a joyful Russia Day�