Philippines - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Philippines | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · The Philippines is an 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 country profile - BBC
WEBDec 19, 2023 · The Philippines capital Manila is among the most-populous and fastest-growing cities in South East Asia. Provides an overview of Philippines, including key facts about this South East Asian...
Philippines - World Factbook Glyph
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam. Geographic coordinates. 13 00 N, 122 00 E.
Philippines - Wikiwand
WEBThe 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 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The ...
Philippines – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEB3 days ago · The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia. The country has one of the world's longest coastlines with many fine beaches and excellent diving .
history of the Philippines - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia that was subjected to Western colonization before it had the opportunity to develop either a centralized government ruling over a large territory or a dominant culture.
Philippines travel guide - Lonely Planet | Asia
WEBPhilippines. Asia. The Philippines is defined by its emerald rice fields, teeming megacities, graffiti-splashed jeepneys, smoldering volcanoes, bug-eyed tarsiers, fuzzy water buffalo and smiling, happy-go-lucky people. Best Time to Visit. 01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. Coron Island. Coron Town.
Philippines country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Population: 109,035,300 million. Languages: Filipino, English, plus regional languages. Life expectancy: 70 years (men) 74 years (women) LEADER. President: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Getty Images. The...
Geography and history of the establishment of the Philippines
WEBPhilippines, officially Republic of the Philippines, Island country, western Pacific Ocean, on an archipelago off the southeast coast of Asia. Area: 114,145 sq mi (295,633 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 116,628,000. Capital: Manila; other government offices and ministries are located in Quezon City and other Manila suburbs.
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