Philippines

The Philippines is an Island country locates in Southeast Asia, Western Pacific Ocean.  Philippines neighbours, across Luzon Strait, Taiwan to the North and across the South China Sea, Vietnam to the West. The country lies between the Sulu Sea and the island of Borneo to the southwest and between Celebes Sea and Indonesia to the south. On the East, it is bordered by the Philippine Sea. The country covers a land area of 299,764 square kilometers. It has a population of over 94 million people making it the world’s 12th most populous country. Manila is the capital of Philippines and has a population of over 1.6 million people.

The Philippines climate is generally tropical marine dominated by a rainy and a dry season. The best months to visit are January, May and December.

The official language in Philippines is Filipino and English. The National Language is Filipino. Spanish and Arabic are optional languages.

The official currency in Philippines is the Filipino Peso ₱ (PHP). Philippine is a newly industrialized country transitioning from an agricultural economy to an industry and manufacturing based economy.

Philippines is a striking tourist destination in Southeast that boasts of the beautiful archipelago home to 7,107 enchanting islands. The country is famous for its beautiful islands, golden beaches and exotic wildlife.

Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful White Beaches on Boracay Island; as well as the tropical beaches of Alona, in Bohol. If you are an adventure lover, you must visit the home of major diving spots, Cebu. The famous Tall Volcano and the beautiful Tall Lake at Tagaytay are other remarkable sights to see. Enjoy Philippine’s cultural and historic sites by visiting the architectural marvels of Vigan in Ilocos.

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