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Information

Official Name:
Republic of the Philippines

Area:
300,000 sqm.

Population:
108,551,020 as of October 2019

Capital:
Manila

Language(s):
Filipino is the national language but English is widely spoken.

Religion(s):
Predominantly Roman Catholic. Smaller populations of protestants, Muslims, Buddhist and other Christian denominations

Currency:
PHP Philippine Peso

Anthem:
Lupang Hinirang (Chosen Land)

Economy

Industry:
Food Manufactures, Petroleum and Coal Products, Electrical Machineries, Chemical and Chemical Products and Footwear

Agriculture:
Rice, Coconut Products, Sugar, Corn, Livestock, Bananas, Pineapple Products, Aquaculture and Mangoes

Export:
Electronic Equipment, Machinery and Transport Equipment, Garments

Tour Info

Department of Tourism
351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., JB Bldg., Makati City, Philippines 1200
Trunkline: (63 2) 459-5200 loc. 607 / 610 / 459-5230
www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com