Philippine, Netherlands
Philippine is a town in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. It lies about 23 km southeast of Vlissingen. It is located on the border with Belgium, 5 km southwest of the city of Terneuzen. It received city rights in 1506.
Philippine has gained some renown for its mussel restaurants. In the village square there is a fountain in the shape of a mussel.
Philippine was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Sas van Gent.
In 2001, the town of Philippine had 1,970 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.60 km², and contained 853 residences. The statistical area "Philippine", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2,180.
The landlord, Hieronymus Lauweryn, who founded the town in 1505, named it after Philip I.Gallery
