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Why are the Philippines called by this name?

The Philippines lie between the China Sea and the Pacific Ocean in South Eastern Asia. It is a nation made of more than 7000 islands, but only one third of the islands are inhabited. The larger islands are mountainous. There are over 30 active volcanoes in the Philippines, and much of the land is forest clad. The main cropsare rice, sugarcane, pineapples, bananas, and coconuts. The economy is based on agriculture, timber light industries, and services. The people are mainly of Malayan descent. The Philippines were, discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, and colonized by the Spanish in 1565. The United States brought the Philippines for 20 million dollars in 1898. This country was granted independence in 1946. The Philippines are named after King Philip II of Spain because it was during his reign that the islands came under Spanish rule.

Facts about Philippines

Administrative divisions: 81 provinces and 136 chartered cities provinces: Abra , Agusan del Norte , Agusan del Sur , Aklan , Albay , Antique , Apayao , Aurora , Basilan , Bataan , Batanes , Batangas , Biliran , Benguet , Bohol , Bukidnon , Bulacan , Cagayan , Camarines Norte , Camarines Sur , Camiguin , Capiz , Catanduanes , Cavite , Cebu , Compostela , Davao del Norte , Davao del Sur , Davao Oriental , Dinagat Islands , Eastern Samar , Guimaras , Ifugao , Ilocos Norte , Ilocos Sur , Iloilo , Isabela , Kalinga , Laguna , Lanao del Norte , Lanao del Sur , La Union , Leyte , Maguindanao , Marinduque , Masbate , Mindoro Occidental , Mindoro Oriental , Misamis Occidental , Misamis Oriental , Mountain Province , Negros Occidental , Negros Oriental , North Cotabato , Northern Samar , Nueva Ecija , Nueva Vizcaya , Palawan , Pampanga , Pangasinan , Quezon , Quirino , Rizal , Romblon , Samar , Sarangani , Shariff Kabunsuan , Siquijor , Sorsogon , South Cotabato , Southern Leyte , Sultan Kudarat , Sulu , Surigao del Norte , Surigao del Sur , Tarlac , Tawi-Tawi , Zambales , Zamboanga del Norte , Zamboanga del Sur , Zamboanga Sibugay chartered cities: Alaminos , Angeles , Antipolo , Bacolod , Bago , Baguio , Bais , Balanga , Batac , Batangas , Bayawan , Baybay , Bayugan , Bislig , Bogo , Borongan , Butuan , Cabadbaran , Cabanatuan , Cadiz , Cagayan de Oro , Calamba , Calapan , Calbayog , Candon , Canlaon , Carcar , Catbalogan , Cauayan , Cavite , Cebu , Cotabato , Dagupan , Danao , Dapitan , Davao , Digos , Dipolog , Dumaguete , Escalante , El Salvador , Gapan , General Santos , Gingoog , Guihulngan , Himamaylan , Iligan , Iloilo , Isabela , Iriga , Kabankalan , Kalookan , Kidapawan , Koronadal , La Carlota , Lamitan , Laoag , Lapu-Lapu , Las Pinas , Legazpi , Ligao , Lipa , Lucena , Maasin , Makati , Malabon , Malaybalay , Malolos , Mandaluyong , Mandaue , Manila , Marawi , Marikina , Masbate , Mati , Meycauayan , Muntinlupa , Munoz , Naga (Camarines Sur) , Naga (Cebu) , Navotas , Olongapo , Ormoc , Oroquieta , Ozamis , Pagadian , Palayan , Panabo , Paranaque , Pasay , Pasig , Passi , Puerto Princesa , Quezon , Roxas , Sagay , Samal , San Carlos (in Negros Occidental) , San Carlos (in Pangasinan) , San Fernando (in La Union) , San Fernando (in Pampanga) , San Jose , San Jose del Monte , San Juan , San Pablo , Santa Rosa , Santiago , Silay , Sipalay , Sorsogon , Surigao , Tabaco , Tabuk , Tacloban , Tacurong , Tagaytay , Tagbilaran , Taguig , Tagum , Talisay (in Cebu) , Talisay (in Negros Occidental) , Tanauan , Tandag , Tangub , Tanjay , Tarlac , Tayabas , Toledo , Tuguegarao , Trece Martires , Urdaneta , Valencia , Valenzuela , Victorias , Vigan , Zamboanga (2007)
Area: total: 300 ,000 sq km land: 298 ,170 sq km water: 1 ,830 sq km
Background: The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II , and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. The 20-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986 , when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts , which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992 , the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998 , but was succeeded by his vice-president , Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO , in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from three terrorist groups on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list , but in 2006 and 2007 scored some major successes in capturing or killing key wanted terrorists. Decades of Muslim insurgency in the southern Philippines have led to a peace accord with one group and an ongoing cease-fire and peace talks with another.
Flag description: two equal horizontal bands of blue (top; representing peace and justice) and red (representing courage); a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side represents equality; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays , each representing one of the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain; each corner of the triangle contains a small , yellow , five-pointed star representing the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon , Visayas , and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897; in wartime the flag is flown upside down with the red band at the top
Capital: name: Manila geographic coordinates: 14 35 N , 121 00 E time difference: UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time)
Climate: tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)
Currency code: Philippine peso (PHP)
Ethnic groups: Tagalog 28.1% , Cebuano 13.1% , Ilocano 9% , Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6% , Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5% , Bikol 6% , Waray 3.4% , other 25.3% (2000 census)
Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N , 122 00 E
Geography note: the Philippine archipelago is made up of 7 ,107 islands; favorably located in relation to many of Southeast Asia's main water bodies: the South China Sea , Philippine Sea , Sulu Sea , Celebes Sea , and Luzon Strait
Government type: republic
Imports partners: Japan 14.6% , US 11.9% , China 11.6% , Singapore 9.5% , Taiwan 7.4% , South Korea 5.6% , Saudi Arabia 5% , Thailand 4.5% , Hong Kong 4.3% (2007)
Internet country code: .ph
Land boundaries: 36 ,289 km
Neighbouring countries: 0 km
Languages: Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog , Cebuano , Ilocano , Hiligaynon or Ilonggo , Bicol , Waray , Pampango , and Pangasinan
Location: Southeastern Asia , archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea , east of Vietnam
Map references: Southeast Asia
National holiday: Independence Day , 12 June (1898); note - 12 June 1898 was date of declaration of independence from Spain; 4 July 1946 was date of independence from US
Nationality: noun: Filipino(s) adjective: Philippine
Natural hazards: astride typhoon belt , usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonic storms per year; landslides; active volcanoes; destructive earthquakes; tsunamis
Population: 96 ,061 ,680 (July 2008 est.)
Religions: Roman Catholic 80.9% , Muslim 5% , Evangelical 2.8% , Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3% , Aglipayan 2% , other Christian 4.5% , other 1.8% , unspecified 0.6% , none 0.1% (2000 census)
Terrain: mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands
Unemployment rate: 7.3% (2007 est.)

Capital of Republic of the Philippines

Manila (click to view Manila map)

Places in Philippines

Browse the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of administrative regions and Street views in Philippines. Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.

Angeles City (24 google map locations)
Bacolod City (22 google map locations)
Bago City (1 google map locations)
Baguio City (3 google map locations)
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Batangas City (1 google map locations)
Butuan City (38 google map locations)
Cabanatuan City (33 google map locations)
Cadiz City (4 google map locations)
Cagayan de Oro City (33 google map locations)
Calbayog City (107 google map locations)
Caloocan City (53 google map locations)
Canlaon City (7 google map locations)
Cavite City (5 google map locations)
Cebu City (131 google map locations)
City of Manila (27 google map locations)
Cotabato City (22 google map locations)
Dagupan City (17 google map locations)
Danao City (54 google map locations)
Dapitan City (10 google map locations)
Davao City (57 google map locations)
Dipolog City (1 google map locations)
Dumaguete City (31 google map locations)
General Santos City (24 google map locations)
Gingoog City (2 google map locations)
Iligan City (29 google map locations)
Iloilo City (51 google map locations)
Iriga City (2 google map locations)
La Carlota City (1 google map locations)
Laoag City (1 google map locations)
Lapu-Lapu City (29 google map locations)
Legaspi City (65 google map locations)
Lipa City (76 google map locations)
Lucena City (1 google map locations)
Mandaue City (8 google map locations)
Marawi City (9 google map locations)
Mountain Province (192 google map locations)
Naga City (37 google map locations)
Olongapo City (4 google map locations)
Ormoc City (113 google map locations)
Oroquieta City (7 google map locations)
Ozamis City (22 google map locations)
Pagadian City (5 google map locations)
Palayan City (1 google map locations)
Pasay City (12 google map locations)
Province of Abra (437 google map locations)
Province of Agusan del Norte (92 google map locations)
Province of Agusan del Sur (99 google map locations)
Province of Aklan (313 google map locations)
Province of Albay (394 google map locations)
Province of Antique (524 google map locations)
Province of Aurora (61 google map locations)
Province of Basilan (132 google map locations)
Province of Bataan (144 google map locations)
Province of Batanes (18 google map locations)
Province of Batangas (607 google map locations)
Province of Benguet (233 google map locations)
Province of Bohol (850 google map locations)
Province of Bukidnon (264 google map locations)
Province of Bulacan (450 google map locations)
Province of Cagayan (581 google map locations)
Province of Camarines Norte (333 google map locations)
Province of Camarines Sur (664 google map locations)
Province of Camiguin (62 google map locations)
Province of Capiz (369 google map locations)
Province of Catanduanes (161 google map locations)
Province of Cavite (270 google map locations)
Province of Cebu (950 google map locations)
Province of Davao del Norte (218 google map locations)
Province of Davao del Sur (169 google map locations)
Province of Davao Oriental (121 google map locations)
Province of Eastern Samar (294 google map locations)
Province of Ifugao (171 google map locations)
Province of Ilocos Norte (509 google map locations)
Province of Ilocos Sur (717 google map locations)
Province of Iloilo (1462 google map locations)
Province of Isabela (530 google map locations)
Province of Kalinga-Apayao (359 google map locations)
Province of La Union (480 google map locations)
Province of Laguna (428 google map locations)
Province of Lanao del Norte (184 google map locations)
Province of Lanao del Sur (289 google map locations)
Province of Leyte (1101 google map locations)
Province of Maguindanao (411 google map locations)
Province of Marinduque (197 google map locations)
Province of Masbate (525 google map locations)
Province of Mindoro Occidental (276 google map locations)
Province of Mindoro Oriental (259 google map locations)
Province of Misamis Occidental (123 google map locations)
Province of Misamis Oriental (174 google map locations)
Province of Negros Occidental (555 google map locations)
Province of Negros Oriental (497 google map locations)
Province of North Cotabato (284 google map locations)
Province of Northern Samar (322 google map locations)
Province of Nueva Ecija (557 google map locations)
Province of Nueva Vizcaya (288 google map locations)
Province of Palawan (355 google map locations)
Province of Pampanga (333 google map locations)
Province of Pangasinan (1110 google map locations)
Province of Quezon (935 google map locations)
Province of Quirino (73 google map locations)
Province of Rizal (261 google map locations)
Province of Romblon (291 google map locations)
Province of Samar (394 google map locations)
Province of Siquijor (136 google map locations)
Province of Sorsogon (376 google map locations)
Province of South Cotabato (245 google map locations)
Province of Southern Leyte (341 google map locations)
Province of Sultan Kudarat (91 google map locations)
Province of Sulu (563 google map locations)
Province of Surigao del Norte (196 google map locations)
Province of Surigao del Sur (113 google map locations)
Province of Tarlac (409 google map locations)
Province of Tawi-Tawi (171 google map locations)
Province of Zambales (224 google map locations)
Province of Zamboanga del Norte (179 google map locations)
Province of Zamboanga del Sur (613 google map locations)
Puerto Princesa City (1 google map locations)
Quezon City (37 google map locations)
Roxas City (34 google map locations)
San Carlos City (49 google map locations)
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San Pablo City (40 google map locations)
Silay City (29 google map locations)
Surigao City (1 google map locations)
Tacloban City (24 google map locations)
Tagaytay City (9 google map locations)
Tagbilaran City (18 google map locations)
Tangub City (6 google map locations)
Toledo City (33 google map locations)
Trece Martires City (7 google map locations)
Zamboanga City (56 google map locations)

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