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Cavite| Town and port of the Philippine Republic; 13 km/8 mi south of Manila; population (1990) 106,000. It is the capital of Cavite province, Luzon. |
| It was in Japanese hands December 1941–February 1945. After the Philippines achieved independence 1946, the US Seventh Fleet continued to use the naval base. In 1998 Cavite was the centre for the celebration of the centenary of the Philippines' declaration of independence from Spain. This was the first successful revolution in Asia against colonial rule by a western country. |
Cavite| Province of southwest Luzon Island in the Philippines, on the southern side of Manila Bay; area 1,288 sq km/497 sq mi; population (1995) 1,610,000. The capital (since 1977) is Imus. Cavite is an agricultural area, producing fruit, rice, coconuts, and sugar, sending its produce to the large urban market of Manila. Tourism is centred on beach resorts and theme parks. |
| The town of Cavite has a harbour dating back to Spanish times. The Philippine navy is stationed here. |
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