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Philippines : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

February 16, 2018 by Study Mentor Leave a Comment

CountryPhilippines
ContinentAsia
Location12.87970 N, 121.77400 E
Map of Philippines Philippines Map
Flag Philippines flag
Area301,780 km²
Coastline22,549 miles
Neighboring CountriesTaiwan

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 ZonePST (UTC +8)
Population103.986 million (2017)
Symbol Philippines symbol
Independence DayJune 12th, 1898
President of PhilippinesRodrigo Duterte
Vice President of PhilippinesLeni Robredo
National Anthem‘Lupang Hinirang”
National AnimalCarabao
National BirdPhilippine Eagle
National FlowerSampaguita
National GameArnis
National FruitMango
National FishBangus
National TreeNarra
National GemPhilippine Pearl
National LeafAnahaw
National HouseNipa Hut
National DrinkSan Miguel
National VegetableMalunggay
National LanguageFilipino

English

Seasons in PhilippinesDry 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 PhilippinesChristianity (92%)

Islam (5.57%)

Others (2.43%)

Average Marriage age in Philippines28.0 years for men and 25.3 years for women
Cereals Produced MainlyMaize

Potatoes

Rice

CapitalManila (140 35’N 1200 58’E)
Number of Provinces81 Provinces
Largest Province in PhilippinesPalawan
Smallest province in PhilippinesBatanes
Number of Cities145 Cities
Largest City in PhilippinesQuezon City
Smallest City in PhilippinesPalayan
Literacy rate95.8% (males)

96.8% (females)

Type of GovernmentRepublic

Unitary State

Constitutional Republic

Presidential System

Parliamentary Republic

GDPPPP – $878.980 billion (2017)

Nominal – $348.593 billion (2017)

GDP per capita$8,223 (2017)
Total number of National Political parties in Philippines10 political parties
CurrencyPeso (Filipino: piso) (₱) (PHP)
Calling Code +63
Internet TLD.ph
ISO 3166 codePH
Festivals of PhilippinesAti-Atihan Festival

Sinulog Festival

Dinagyang Festival

Panagbenga Festival

Moriones Festival

Aliwan Fiesta

Pahiyas Festival

Pintados Festival

Kadayawan Festival

MassKara Festival

Monuments & StatuesRizal 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 Philippines240 Protected Areas

8 Wildlife Sanctuaries

35 National parks

Longest River in PhilippinesCagayan River
Largest LakeLaguna de Bay
Highest Mountain in PhilippinesMount Apo
Highest waterfall in PhilippinesMaria Cristina Falls
Biggest Airport in PhilippinesManila Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Biggest dam in PhilippinesSan Roque Dam
Tallest building in PhilippinesThe Gramercy Residences
Richest person of PhilippinesHenry Sy & Family
Best places to visit in PhilippinesHuma 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 Websitehttps://www.gov.ph

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