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The country of the Philippines was named for King Philip II of Spain, when he was Philip, Prince of Asturias. The islands of Leyte and Samar were named in 1543 and came to be known as Las Islas Felipenas.
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Where did the name of the Philippine country come from?
The Philippines were named that by the European explorers in honor of King Phillip of Spain.
How did you get the name Philippines?
It is named after Phillip II king of Spain.
What Asian republic was named after King Philip Spain?
The Philippines.
What Asian republic was named after King Philip of Spain?
The Philippines.
Who was the king of Spain that the Philippines was named after?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. He was the king who sponsored the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which resulted in the colonization of the Philippine islands.
Which west Asian country is named after its principal river?
India, which is named after the indus river.
Asian country named after an ocean?
India - Indian Ocean.
What role did Phillip the second King of Spain play in the Spanish American war and why?
None, except that the Philippines was named after him.
What Asian country has the same name as the Arctic Ocean?
There is no Asian country named after the arctic ocean. Russia borders the arctic ocean. perhaps you are thinking of India which is named after the Indian ocean?
Which country called Asian garden?
There is no country with that title, if a country has to be so named, we may suggest Japan
What European country has a city named Toledo?
Spain
Today's Mexico was first named this by a eurapean country?
Viceroyalty of the New Spain (by Spain)
