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  2. Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Philippines, [g] officially the Republic of the Philippines, [h] is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

  3. 10 Things to Know About the Philippines - AOL

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    Here are 10 interesting facts about the Philippines. The collection of islands is located in Southeast Asia and was named after King Philip II of Spain. 10 Things to Know About the Philippines

  4. Geography of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Republic Act No. 9522, "An Act to Define the Baselines of the Territorial Sea of the Philippines", [66] describes an irregular polygon which fits within a box with its center at 121°44'47.45"E 12°46'6.1252"N, a point also roughly in the center of the Tablas Strait. The CIA Factbook locates the Philippines at 13°N 122°E. [60]

  5. History of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    About this time, Governor-General Anda complained that the Latin-American and Spanish soldiers sent to the Philippines had dispersed "all over the islands, even the most distant, looking for subsistence". [278] In 1781, Governor-General José Basco y Vargas established the Economic Society of the Friends of the Country. [279]

  6. Outline of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Philippines: Philippines – archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

  7. Portal:Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean , it consists of 7,641 islands , with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon , Visayas , and Mindanao .

  8. Manila - Wikipedia

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    The city hosts the National Library of the Philippines, a repository of the country's printed and recorded cultural heritage, and other literary and information resources. [ 287 ] [ 288 ] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines maintains two history museums in the city, which are the Museo ni Apolinario Mabini – PUP and the ...

  9. Surprising facts you didn't know about Philippines President ...

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    President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has appeared often in international headlines since taking office. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...