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🇵🇭 Philippines

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Last Updated May 8, 2025

About Philippines

Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 112 million, it is the world's fourteenth-most-populous country.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Manila
Population 114.1 million
Area 342,353 km²
Language English
Currency Philippine peso
GDP/Capita $3,985

Travel Advisory

Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Philippine peso (PHP)
GDP
$461.6B
GDP per Capita
$3,985

Development

Life Expectancy
69.8 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Asia
Capital
Manila
Area
342,353 km²
Population
114,123,600
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Languages
English, Filipino
Calling Code
+63
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
PH