If you plug in the coordinates on a map, you get Worden, MT.
Philip is exhibiting adolescent egocentrism.
Egocentrism is a characteristic of very young children, however, it can continue into adolescence as well, as is the case with Philip in this case. He cannot put himself in other people's shoes because he is experiencing pain and believes that no one else has ever experienced that as well. He thinks no one can understand him which is a classic example of egocentrism - focusing on oneself.
Britan and France are the two imperialist nations that controlled the most territory in Africa.