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 Travel within the philippine archipelago is possible by boat, plane, bus, or car Citizens rent cars to drive, as the roads are more crowded and drivers are less disciplined than those in the united states. Visit the definitions and notes page to view a description of each topic. Philippine president duterte announced a 'separation' from the us
He declared he has realigned with china as the two countries agreed to resolve their south china sea dispute through talks. Much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions. Presidential form of government the philippines today is a democratic and republican state with a presidential form of government as provided under the 1987 philippine constitution. Filipinos love karaoke, and almost every philippine home has a karaoke machine The philippines, officially known as the republic of the philippines, and also called the pearl of the orient seas, is a country located in southeast asia It consists of approximately 7,641 islands which puts the philippines in second rank in asia, next to indonesia, and seventh in the whole world, as having the highest number of islands.
The country was named las islas filipinas (the philippine islands) by ruy lópez de villalobos after king philip ii of spain.
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