| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | 12.87970 N, 121.77400 E |
| Map of Philippines |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 301,780 km² |
| Coastline | 22,549 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Taiwan Brunei Hong Kong Macao Vietnam Palau Indonesia Cambodia Laos Thailand Singapore Malaysia Northern Mariana Islands South Korea Myanmar Japan China North Korea Christmas Island Federated States of Micronesia Papua New Guinea Bangladesh Bhutan Cocos (Keeling) Islands Sri Lanka |
| Time Zone | PST (UTC +8) |
| Population | 103.986 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | June 12th, 1898 |
| President of Philippines | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Vice President of Philippines | Leni Robredo |
| National Anthem | ‘Lupang Hinirang” |
| National Animal | Carabao |
| National Bird | Philippine Eagle |
| National Flower | Sampaguita |
| National Game | Arnis |
| National Fruit | Mango |
| National Fish | Bangus |
| National Tree | Narra |
| National Gem | Philippine Pearl |
| National Leaf | Anahaw |
| National House | Nipa Hut |
| National Drink | San Miguel |
| National Vegetable | Malunggay |
| National Language | Filipino English |
| Seasons in Philippines | Dry Season (November – May) Rainy Season (June – October) |
| Prestigious Awards of Philippines | Military Awards – Philippine Medal of Valor Civilian Awards – Philippine Legion of Honor, Presidential Medal of Merit, Literature Awards – Catholic Authors Award, Palanca Awards, Peter’s Prize, Philippine National Book Awards, Talaang Ginto Cinema Awards – FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, CMMA Awards, FAP Awards |
| Religion in Philippines | Christianity (92%) Islam (5.57%) Others (2.43%) |
| Average Marriage age in Philippines | 28.0 years for men and 25.3 years for women |
| Cereals Produced Mainly | Maize Potatoes Rice |
| Capital | Manila (140 35’N 1200 58’E) |
| Number of Provinces | 81 Provinces |
| Largest Province in Philippines | Palawan |
| Smallest province in Philippines | Batanes |
| Number of Cities | 145 Cities |
| Largest City in Philippines | Quezon City |
| Smallest City in Philippines | Palayan |
| Literacy rate | 95.8% (males) 96.8% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic Unitary State Constitutional Republic Presidential System Parliamentary Republic |
| GDP | PPP – $878.980 billion (2017) Nominal – $348.593 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $8,223 (2017) |
| Total number of National Political parties in Philippines | 10 political parties |
| Currency | Peso (Filipino: piso) (₱) (PHP) |
| Calling Code | +63 |
| Internet TLD | .ph |
| ISO 3166 code | PH |
| Festivals of Philippines | Ati-Atihan Festival Sinulog Festival Dinagyang Festival Panagbenga Festival Moriones Festival Aliwan Fiesta Pahiyas Festival Pintados Festival Kadayawan Festival MassKara Festival |
| Monuments & Statues | Rizal Monument Bonifacio Monument Lapu-Lapu Shrine Magellan Shrine Leyte Landing Monument Sandugo (Blood Compact) Shrine Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) Sultan Kudarat Monument Pinaglabanan Shrine and the Spirit of Pinaglabanan Balangiga Encounter Monument Edsa Shrine People Power Monument |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Philippines | 240 Protected Areas 8 Wildlife Sanctuaries 35 National parks |
| Longest River in Philippines | Cagayan River |
| Largest Lake | Laguna de Bay |
| Highest Mountain in Philippines | Mount Apo |
| Highest waterfall in Philippines | Maria Cristina Falls |
| Biggest Airport in Philippines | Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
| Biggest dam in Philippines | San Roque Dam |
| Tallest building in Philippines | The Gramercy Residences |
| Richest person of Philippines | Henry Sy & Family |
| Best places to visit in Philippines | Huma Island Camiguin Coron Batanes El Nido Cebu City Camotes Boracay Lake Sebu Tagaytay Vigan Siquijor Tubbataha Reefs National Park Catanduanes Mount Pulag Bohol Langun Gobingob Caves in Samar Kalanggaman Island Mayon Volcano Southern Cebu |
| Official Website | https://www.gov.ph |
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