The Philippines is a Southeast Asian island country in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of an archipelago of approximately 7,100 islands and islets that lie about 500 miles (800 km) East of Vietnam. Manila is the capital and is located in Luzon, which is the largest island. The second largest island in the Philippines is Mindanao, in the Southeast.
The Philippines takes its name from Philip II of Spain, the country that colonized the islands after ‘discovering’ them in the 16th century and ruled over them henceforward for over 300 years.
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Is Philippines a safe country?
In the Gallup 2020 Global Law and Order Index study, the Philippines ranked in the 50 safest countries in the world, with a score of 84 out of 100, tied with Australia & New Zealand.
Who owns Philippines?
A former Spanish colony from 1565 to 1898, the Philippines then passed under U.S. control after losing the Philippines-American war (1899-1902). Originally scheduled for 1944, the country independence was declared in July 1946.
What is the Philippines famous for?
The Philippines is known for having an abundance of beautiful beaches and delicious fruit. The collection of islands is located in Southeast Asia and was named after King Philip II of Spain. … The Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands, making it one of the largest archipelagos in the world.
Do Filipinos speak English?
English is one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos, with the majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the language.
Philippines Currency
Philippines peso
The Philippines peso is the official currency of the Philippines.
It is subdivided into centavos or sentimos (cents).
Code, PHP
Symbol ₱
