With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south.

Jan 31, 2025 · 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.

Jul 5, 2023 · 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 …

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Jul 17, 2023 · The Philippines, an archipelago in Southeast Asia, situates itself in the western Pacific Ocean. It shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the west, Taiwan to the north, Palau to the east, and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south.

Philippines, officially Republic of the Philippines, Island country, western Pacific Ocean, on an archipelago off the southeast coast of Asia. Area: 115,830 sq mi (300,000 sq km). Population: (2025 est.) 113,863,000. Capital: Manila; other government offices and ministries are located in Quezon City and other Manila suburbs.

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, …

Jan 22, 2025 · Background The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century and were ceded to the US in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. In 1935, the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. After Japanese occupation during World War II, the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence on 4 July 1946.

Dec 17, 2021 · 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.

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