West Philippine Sea
Designation for parts of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with eastern Philippine Sea.
West Philippine Sea (Filipino: Karagatang Kanlurang Pilipinas;[2] abbreviated as WPS) is the official designation by the government of the Philippines to the parts of the South China Sea that are included in the country's exclusive economic zone. The term is also sometimes incorrectly used to refer to the entire South China Sea.
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West Philippine Sea | |
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Karagatang Kanlurang Pilipinas (Filipino) | |
Coordinates | 13°N 118°E |
Etymology | After the Philippines (name officially adopted by the Philippine government on September 5, 2012 pursuant to Administrative Order No. 29.) |
Part of | South China Sea (Philippine-claimed EEZ only) |
Islands | Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal (disputed territories) |
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