Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)Rehiyong Awtonomo ng Muslim Mindanao (Filipino) الحكم الذاتي الاقليمي لمسلمي مندناو (Arabic) |
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Former autonomous region of the Philippines | ||||||
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Location within the Philippines | ||||||
Capital city | Cotabato City (provisional and de facto seat of government) Parang (de jure seat of government, 1995–2001) |
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History | ||||||
- | Established | August 1 1989 | ||||
- | Turnover of ARMM to BARMM | February 26 2019 | ||||
Population | ||||||
- | 2015 | 3,781,387 | ||||
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Today part of | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region |
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was an autonomous region of the Philippines. It was in the Mindanao island group of the Philippines.
There were 5 provinces: Basilan (except Isabela City), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. It was the only region that had its own government.
Images for kids
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Daru Jambangan (Palace of Flowers) in Maimbung, Sulu before it was destroyed by a typhoon in 1932.
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Tausūg horsemen in Sulu, taken on December 30, 1899.
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Pastil, a traditional Maguindanaon food.
See also
In Spanish: Mindanao Musulmán para niños
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