Welcome to the Philippines!

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Who discovered the Philippines?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Which ruler was the Philippines named after?

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King Philip II of Spain

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What are the established years of Spanish occupancy in the Philippines?

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1565-1898

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Spanish colonization in 1500s saw the introduction of the 'code of law', the oldest modern university in Asia, and ...

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Christianity - which is currently 92% of the country's population

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Who is the National Hero of the Philippines?

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Dr Jose Rizal

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Who is the 1st President of the Republic of the Philippines?

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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What is the Official language of the Philippines?

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Filipino

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Philippines is comprised of at least 7,100 islands. True or False?

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True - depends if it's high tide or low tide

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Of the 7,100+ islands of the Philippines, which one is the largest?

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Luzon

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What other name is commonly used to refer to the Philippines?

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Pearl of the Orient Seas