THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is easily accessible from the travel capitals of the ASEAN Region. Air travel time to Manila from Singapore (3 hours), Kuala Lumpur (3 ½ hours), Bangkok ( 3 hours, 15 minutes), Jakarta (2 ½ hours).
An archipelago of 7,107 islands, the Philippines stretches from the south of China to the northern tip of Borneo. The existence of over a hundred ethnic groups and the multi-cultural mixture of Indo-Malay, Chinese, Spanish and American influences have molded a rich and unique Filipino culture and heritage.
Land Area: |
299,764 sq. km. |
Capital City: |
Manila |
Time Zone: |
GMT + 8 hours |
Climate: |
Dry (November-May). Rainy (June-October). |
Population: |
84.61 million |
Official Languages: |
Filipino and English |
Religions: |
82% Roman Catholic, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist |
Unit of Measure: |
Metric System |
Electricity: |
220V, 60Hz. |
Currency: |
Philippine Peso (PhP) |
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