Philippines
Population of 94.85 million
Leader
Pangulo ng Pilipinas is the leader of the Philippines. He is the head of state and head of government. He leads the executive branch and is the commander in chief of the armed forces of the Philippines.
History;
The Philippine archipelago was settled at least 30,000 years ago. About the year 900. Ferdinand Magellan was the first European who landed in the Philippines. On July 4th 1946 the Philippines gain its independence. After World War ll, the Philippines had a lot to rebuild. After they were rebuilt, in 1965, Ferdinand Marcos was elected president. Spain was the European country that colonized the Philippines in 1898.
Visit these places
Chocolate hills
The chocolate hills symbolize the abundance of natural attractions in the province.
Manila Ocean Park
Manila Ocean Park is the country's first world-class marine theme park
Mayon Valcano
The Mayon Valcano is and active valcano in the Province of Albay.
Location
The Philippines is on the southern east rim of Asia. The Philippine sea is one the east side and the South China sea on the west. The Luzon Straight is to the north and Celebes sea to the south. Taiwan is located directly to the north. The island of Borneo is located a few hundred kilometers southwest of the Philippines.
Ethnic Groups
28.1% Tagalog, 13.1% Cebuano, 9% Ilocano, 7.6% Bisaya/Binisaya, 7.5% Hiligaynon, 6% Bikol, and 3.4% Waray
Emilio Aguinaldo
In 1898, He achieved Independence in the Philippines from Spain and was elected the first president
Elpidio Quirino
Elpidio was elected to the Philippine Congress in 1919. He was part of the independence mission that freed the Philippines from American control.
Ferdinand Marcos
He was a lawyer. A member of the house of Representatives. And he was president in 1966.