Philippines

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Area
Asia
Coins
9

loc_philippinesThe Republic of the Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands is the western Pacific Ocean. Its tropical climate and many volcanic mountainous islands support a rich variety of plants, animals, birds, and sea life, placing the Philippines in the top ten mega-diverse countries in the world.

Originally settled in prehistoric times, the islands were visited by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, and went on to be dominated by Spain who made Manilla the Asian hub of their treasure fleet. At the end of the 19th century, the Philippine revolution resulted in a declaration of independence, but it was not recognized by Spain or the United States, who subsequently battled each other in the Spanish-American war. This led directly to the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) and American dominance of the islands. The United States granted autonomy in 1916, self-government in 1934, and independence in 1946. Today, the Philippines diverse culture is a mixture of Asian, Spanish, and Western influences.

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