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The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas), is an island nation located in the Malay archipelago in Southeast Asia, with Manila as its capital. It lies 1,210 kilometers (750 mi) from mainland Asia and comprises 7,107 islands called the Philippine Archipelago, approximately 700 of which are inhabited.
The Philippines is a significant source of migrant workers; there are over 8 million overseas Filipinos and their remittances exceed $12 billion a year, an amount that forms a significant portion of the Philippines' gross national product. The Philippines is also an important destination for outsourcing and is an exporter of electronics, but its economy is largely agricultural. Manila, its densely populated capital, has been designated as a global city.
The country's name originated with Ruy López de Villalobos naming the islands of Samar and Leyte "Las Islas Filipinas," after King Philip II of Spain during his failed expedition in 1543. The archipelago was known under various names such as Spanish East Indies, New Castille (Nueva Castilla) and the St. Lazarus Islands (Islas de San Lázaro). Ultimately, the name Filipinas came to refer to the entire archipelago.
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Hubz is leaving Guam, headed to the Philippines now... Should be in Manila soon.
chrissy_ (chrissy ) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:48:30 -0000
Hubz is leaving Guam, headed to the Philippines now... Should be in Manila soon.
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Lakergirlz824 (Giselle) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:33 -0000
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Packing for scuba trip to Philippines.
ffemt (ffemt) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:58 -0000
Packing for scuba trip to Philippines.
#OneNationOnePeopleOneLove November 7th. Benefit for PHilippines victims @Marlondane is Headlining. http://twitpic.com/o8yue
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#OneNationOnePeopleOneLove November 7th. Benefit for PHilippines victims @Marlondane is Headlining. http://twitpic.com/o8yue
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Adventure Vacation In The Philippines - A detailed account of two weeks of travel in remote but picturesque areas of the Philippines.
Meta Description: [ A detailed account of two weeks of travel in remote but picturesque areas of the Philippines ]
Around the worlds : Philippines - November 1998 - Trip to the Philippines in November 1998. With a camera, a backpack and a pair of sandals
Meta Description: [ Around the Worlds | The travel guide to dream the worlds, Le Guide de voyage pour rêver les mondes : Photos, Forum, Destinations Top 10, Visas, Travelogues,... ]
Dans' Travelogue - Northern Philippine Picture archive includes photos from Baguio's Flower Festival Panagbenga 2000, and My Visit to the China Sea Beach, Soon to come, Boracay, Puerto Galera, Puerto Princesa, Ligpo Islands.
Meta Description: [ Journey to the Philippines, Baguio, La Union, Panagbengga 2000 flower festival. Beautiful beaches of the north, and the south. Puerto Galera, Boracay, Ligpo Islands. ]
Philippine Travel Blog - A collection of travel blogs for the Philippines.
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