The Philippine Archipelago

1. Introduction
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Part I. Land, History and People

2. 7107 Islands
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3. A Tropical Archipelago
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4. The Spanish Creation of the Philippines: The Birth of a Nation
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5. From US Colony to Independent Country: The Construction of a State
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6. 100 Million Filipinos
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7. The Diversity of the Philippine Population
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Part II. The Philippines in the Global Economy

8. Emerging Tiger? The Paradoxes of the Philippine Economy
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9. Farm Productions and Rural Landscapes
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10. The Philippine Agriculture: Weaknesses and Controversies
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11. The Use and Abuse of Sea Resources
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12. Industry vs. Services
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13. Global Pinoys: The Archipelago of Migration
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Part III. Regional Organization and Spatial Planning

14. Spatial Structures of the Philippines: Urbanization and Regional Inequalities
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15. Transportation in the Philippines
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16. The Growth of Greater Manila
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17. Managing Metro Manila
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18. Regional Development Policies in the Philippines
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Part IV. Challenges for the Philippines

19. Towards a Bangsamoro in Mindanao?
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20. South China Sea or West Philippine Sea?
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21. It’s More Fun in the Philippines? The Challenges of Tourism
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22. Environmental Challenges in the Philippines
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23. Conclusion: Towards Sustainable Development in the Philippines?
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Keywords: Geography, World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions), Asian Culture, Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts, History of Southeast Asia, Asian Politics