Philippines
Archipelago near Taiwan
The Philippines is an archipelago nation in Southeast Asia comprising over 7,000 islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
A former Spanish and American colony, it gained independence in 1946.
Filipino and English are the official languages.
The adjective is Philippine or Filipino: Philippine history, Filipino cuisine.
A person from the Philippines is a Filipino.
Philippine seat of government
- LuzonMain Philippine island
- MindanaoMajor Philippine island
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
ASEAN · peso · province · republic · independence · commonwealth · colony · territory
Western Pacific hurricane
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
volcano · rice terraces · tarsier · carabao · coral reef · Palawan · biodiversity · endemic species
Vinegar-soy braised dish
Festive public celebration
- jeepneyPhilippine minibus from surplus vehicles
- tiniklingFilipino folk dance
- barongPhilippine leaf-bladed sword
- karaokeSinging to backing tracks
beauty pageants · basketball · cockfighting · siesta · hiya · respect for elders · family-oriented · Catholicism
Philippine national language
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- dialectRegional language variety
- mother tongueLanguage acquired from birth
- regional languageLocally spoken tongue
Philippine president, drug crackdown
- MarcosSpanish masculine given name
- EDSA RevolutionNonviolent Philippine democratic uprising
- People PowerNonviolent democratic mass movement
- martial lawArmed forces governance
democracy · oligarchy · dynasty · election · senate · impeachment · extrajudicial · populism
Iberia's global territorial acquisition
- American occupationArmed forces controlling territory
- Japanese invasionMilitary campaign from Tokyo
- BataanPhilippine province, Luzon
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
Magellan · independence · commonwealth · World War II · liberation · People Power · martial law
Manila
Philippine seat of government
- LuzonMain Philippine island
- MindanaoMajor Philippine island
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
Southeast Asia · ASEAN · peso · province · republic · independence · commonwealth · colony · territory · sovereignty
typhoon
Western Pacific hurricane
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
rainforest · volcano · rice terraces · tarsier · carabao · coral reef · Palawan · biodiversity · endemic species · coconut
adobo
Vinegar-soy braised dish
fiesta
Festive public celebration
- jeepneyPhilippine minibus from surplus vehicles
- tiniklingFilipino folk dance
- barongPhilippine leaf-bladed sword
karaoke · beauty pageants · basketball · cockfighting · siesta · hiya · respect for elders · family-oriented · Catholicism · fiestas
Tagalog
Philippine national language
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- dialectRegional language variety
- mother tongueLanguage acquired from birth
Duterte
Philippine president, drug crackdown
- MarcosSpanish masculine given name
- EDSA RevolutionNonviolent Philippine democratic uprising
- People PowerNonviolent democratic mass movement
martial law · democracy · oligarchy · dynasty · election · senate · impeachment · extrajudicial · populism · reformist
Spanish colonization
Iberia's global territorial acquisition
- American occupationArmed forces controlling territory
- Japanese invasionMilitary campaign from Tokyo
- BataanPhilippine province, Luzon
Magellan · revolution · independence · commonwealth · World War II · liberation · People Power · martial law
- Philippine flagSoutheast Asian national emblem