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Philippines
Philippines
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Facts
The
Philippines
gained independence from the United States on 4 July 1946.
The nation has 7,107 islands, but most of the population lives on 11 main islands.
Teachers often wear uniforms, having a different one for each day of the week.
To get around, many people ride a
jeepney
, a highly decorated minibus built on a jeep frame.
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