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The minority of the islands of Spratly and Sabah are officially occupied by the Phillipinos. However the other portions are scattered about between Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam. The islands are acclaimed as Philippines simply because they are influenced predominantly by Phillipino culture.

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What are spratly and sabah islands?

Spratly and Sabah Islands are two territories claimed by Philippines. Spratly is a group of 52 Islands of which only seven are occupied by Philippines. Sabah islands are a disputed territory between Malaysia and Philippines and are presently occupied by Malaysia.


Does the Philippines own the Spratly Island and the Sabah?

The Philippines claims ownership over the Spratly Islands but there are multiple countries, including China and Vietnam, that also claim sovereignty over all or parts of the islands. Sabah is part of Malaysia, not the Philippines.


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What are those islands that the Philippines claiming for?

The Philippines has ongoing territorial disputes over Scarborough Shoal, Spratly Islands, and Sabah. These territories are claimed by other countries, including China and Malaysia.


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Spratly Island is located in the South China Sea. It has an area of 15 hectares. The French discovered Spratly Island in April 1930.


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