- Philippines - Wikipedia
American colonial authorities referred to the country as the Philippine Islands (a translation of the Spanish name) [23] The United States began changing its nomenclature from "the Philippine Islands" to "the Philippines" in the Philippine Autonomy Act and the Jones Law [24]
- History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Facts - Britannica
Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam Manila is the capital, but nearby Quezon City is the country’s most-populous city
- Philippines - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia in the Pacific Ocean It has 7,641 islands The capital city of the Philippines is Manila Spain (1521–1898), and the United States (1898–1946), colonized (controlled) the country and Palau, which is on the eastern side of the Philippine Sea
- Philippines - The World Factbook
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- Philippines Maps Facts - World Atlas
Covering a total land area of 300,000 sq km, the Philippines is an archipelagic nation located in Southeast Asia Situated in the southwestern part of Luzon Island, along the eastern coast of Manila Bay is Manila – the capital city of the Philippines
- Map of the Philippines | Discover Philippines with Detailed Maps
The Philippines sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire, resulting in frequent seismic and volcanic activity The country contains 37 volcanoes, with Mayon Volcano being among the most active The Philippine Fault System runs through the entire archipelago, causing regular tectonic movements
- 40 Interesting Facts About the Philippines
The most interesting facts about the Philippines, from a world record for breastfeeding to the Selfie Capital of the World 1 The Philippines is an island nation in Southeast Asia, located approximately 500 miles (800km) off the coast of Vietnam in the Pacific Ocean 2 The Philippine archipelago is made up of 7,641 islands 3
- Philippines country profile - BBC
More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them Much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions
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