Travel Guide, Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands strewn across the Pacific O cean. It is best known for its many and diverse natural wonders, rich and colorful history, and warm, engaging people. The Philippines has three main island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The country has 79 provinces grouped into 16 regions. Considered the third largest English-speaking country in the world, the Philippines also offers world-class accommodations, fine cuisines, and modern shopping centers.
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Fast Facts
- When to go: From January to May, November and December.
- Population: 97,976,603 inhabitants
- Area: 300,000 km2
- Capital: Manila
- Language(s): Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
- Altitude (in meters): 0
- Telephone code (prefix): 63
- Per capita income (USD/year): 1,168
- Major exports: semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
- Major imports: electronic products, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics, grains, chemicals, plastic
- http://www.tourism.gov.ph
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