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  1. Philippines | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital,

    • 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 i… See more

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    The Philippine archipelago is bounded by the Philippine Sea to the east, the Celebes Sea to the south, the Sulu Sea to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the west and n… See more

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    Relief

    Outstanding physical features of the Philippines include the irregular configuration of … See more

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    Drainage

    The most important rivers of the Philippines are the Cagayan, Agno, Pampanga, Pasig, and Bicol on Luzon and the Mindanao (Río Grande de Mindanao) and Agusan on Mindanao. … See more

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    Soils

    The alluvial plains and terraces of Luzon and Mindoro have dark black cracking clays, as well as younger soils that are especially suitable for rice cultivation. Much of the land … See more

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  1. History of the Philippines | People, Spain, United …

    WEBSep 10, 2024 · The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. Because it was under Spanish rule for 333 years and under U.S. …

     
  2. Philippines - Culture, Diversity, Traditions | Britannica

  3. Geography and history of the establishment of the …

    WEBThe Philippines is a unitary republic with two legislative houses; its head of state and government is the president. First visited by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, the islands were colonized by the Spanish, who retained control …

  4. Philippines - US Influence, Colonialism, Revolution

    WEB3 days ago · Philippines - US Influence, Colonialism, Revolution: The juxtaposition of U.S. democracy and imperial rule over a subject people was sufficiently jarring to most Americans that, from the beginning, the …

  5. Manila | Philippines, Luzon, Population, Map, Climate, …

    WEB2 days ago · Manila, capital and chief city of the Philippines. The city is the centre of the country’s economic, political, social, and cultural activity. It is located on the island of Luzon and spreads along the eastern shore of …

  6. Philippines - Democracy, Economy, Culture | Britannica

    WEB3 days ago · Duterte responded by withdrawing the Philippines from the ICC and instructing police to shoot activists if they were seen “obstructing justice.” Independent journalists and political rivals were imprisoned on …

  7. Philippines - Spanish Colonization, Culture, Trade

    WEB3 days ago · The Spanish at first viewed the Philippines as a stepping-stone to the riches of the East Indies (Spice Islands), but, even after the Portuguese and Dutch had foreclosed that possibility, the Spanish still …

  8. Philippines - Colonial History, Revolution, Republic

    WEB3 days ago · The Philippines had gained independence in the “ashes of victory.” Intense fighting, especially around Manila in the last days of the Japanese retreat (February–March 1945), had nearly destroyed the capital.

  9. People, Geography, & History of the Philippines | Britannica

  10. Philippines - Colonialism, Revolution, Independence

    WEB3 days ago · Philippines - Colonialism, Revolution, Independence: By the late 18th century, political and economic changes in Europe were finally beginning to affect Spain and, thus, the Philippines. Important as a …

  11. Philippines - Population, Migration, Urbanization | Britannica

  12. Philippines - Resources, Power, Economy | Britannica

  13. Philippines - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems | Britannica

  14. Philippines - Local Govt, Provinces, Municipalities | Britannica

  15. Philippine Revolution | Facts, Leaders, & Significance | Britannica

  16. Flag of the Philippines | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica

  17. Cebu City | Philippines, Facts, History, Map, & Population

  18. Luzon | Philippines, Map, Location, Physical Features,

  19. Manila Bay | Facts, History, & Map | Britannica

  20. Philippines - Sports, Recreation, Culture | Britannica

  21. Baguio | Philippines, Map, & Population | Britannica

  22. Palawan | Philippines, Map, Description, & Facts | Britannica