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Background Stats: compare key data on Marshall Islands & Philippines

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  • Full name: Full names (translated to english) of the United Nations member states, as of 2014. For a list of full names in the respective original languages of each country, check this link.
  • Land border length: The length of each country's land border. Islands are listed as having a 0.0 km.
  • Named after person: After whom each country and dependent territory was named.
  • National anthems: National anthem.
  • Neighboring countries and territories: The countries and territories neighboring each country. "L" means they share only a land border and "M" means they have only maritime boundaries. A blank means they share both.
  • Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
STAT Marshall Islands Philippines
Full name Republic of the Marshall Islands Republic of the Philippines
Land border length 0.0
Ranked 169th.
0.0
Ranked 189th.
Named after person John Marshall King Philip II of Spain
National anthems Forever Marshall Islands Lupang Hinirang ( Chosen Land )
Neighboring countries and territories Kiribati (M) Federated States of Micronesia (M) Nauru (M) Wake Island ( United States ) (M) China (M) Indonesia (M) Japan (M) Malaysia (M) Palau (M) Vietnam (M) Taiwan (M)
Overview <p>The Marshall Islands consist of two chains of coral atolls, together with more than 1,000 islets, just north of the Equator. </p> <p>The atolls are coral deposits on the crater rims of submerged volcanoes. </p> <p>The islands were occupied by the US for several decades after World War II. They are now a sovereign nation under a Compact of Free Association with the US. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15595431">Full Article</a> <p>More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. </p> <p>Although endowed with many fine beaches and a growing tourism industry, much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions from around 20 active volcanoes. It is often buffeted by typhoons and other storms. </p> <p>The Philippines - a Spanish colony for more than three centuries and named after a 16th century Spanish king - was taken over by the US in the early 20th century after a protracted rebellion against rule from Madrid. Spanish and US influences remain strong, especially in terms of language, religion and government.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15521300">Full Article</a>

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