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Philippines was named in honor of King Philip II of Spain. The name was given by the explorer Villalobos around 1543. Since the "F" sound is not part of the traditional Tagalog phonetics (although some local dialects have it), the term has also been modified to "Pilipinas" (as in Republika ng Pilipinas)
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The name "Philippines" was derived from King Philip II of Spain, who ruled during the Spanish colonization period of the country in the 16th century. The Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos named the islands "Las Islas Filipinas" in honor of the king.
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Is Philippines is singular or plural?
The Philippines is a plural noun because it refers to a collection of islands.
What are the different names given to the Philippines?
The following are the names given to the Philippines before the country got it's official name: "Republic of the Philippines"FelipinasLas Islas FilipinasIslas del PonienteSan LázaroRepública Filipina (Malolos Congress proclamation)Philippine Islands (by American colonial authorities)
What other names are used to refer to the Philippines?
NAMES OF THE PHILIPPINESThe following names refer to the Philippines:* Pearl of the Orient Seas * Ma-i or Mayi (from Chinese records. It means Land of the Barbarians) * Chin-San (also from Chinese records. It means Mountain of Gold) * Liu-Sung (also from Chinese records. It means Land Adjacent to the Mainland) * San Tao (also from Chinese records. It means Three Islands). * Maniolas (by Claudius Ptolemy, the Greek mapmaker in 90-168 AD) * Archipelago of St. Lazarus (by Magellan) * Filipinas (by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos in honor of King Philip II of Spain) * Philippine Islands (by the Americans) * Republic of the Philippines (after its independence from American occupation)
How many islands are there in the Philippines?
The Philippines is an archipelago composed of approximately 7,107 islands and islets at low tide and 7100 at high tide. Of this number, about 4000 are inhabited and more than 2,773 have been given names. They are clustered into the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Why there is always the word 'The' in the word The Philippines?
The word "The" in "The Philippines" signifies that the term is referring to a specific group of islands, which is the country of the Philippines. It distinguishes this particular country from other entities or regions that might have similar names.
What are the other names Tagalog or English of Philippines?
Tagalog of Philippines: Pilipinas
New national official of the Philippines?
names of the secretaries, heads, of bureaus, agencies of the Philippines
Is Philippines is singular or plural?
The Philippines is a plural noun because it refers to a collection of islands.
What are the names of board members on the Philippines?
abegail
What are the names of valleys in the Philippines?
Some of the valleys in the Philippines are the Cagayan Valley, Central Valley, and the Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao.
How do you find people in the Philippines by names?
NENEN
Do tropical depressions get names?
No, they usually just get numbers. Only in the Philippines do they get names.
What is the former names of the Philippines?
Las Islas Filipinas
Names of plants in the Philippines that have tap roots?
carrot
Regional names of arnis in the Philippines?
Arnis-was a bogu
What are the names of registered nurses in the Philippines?
Donalyn Acar
How many Philippine islands are there?
Of the Philippines' 7,107 islands, only 2,773 have names.
