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Philippines Info
ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Manila
GEOGRAPHY
Holding nearly 7,107 islands Philippine owns an area of 300,000 sq km, this group of islands are located between Taiwan and Borneo. Filled with islands and natural attractions Philippine can promise you a good experiance.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 100 Million. Muslims account for about 5% of the population.
CLIMATE
Philippines has a Tropical Rainforest Climate all over the country due to its geographical location.The temperature will range from 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) to nearly 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Generally the cooler days are felt during the month ofJanuary while the warmest will be during the month of May.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Philippine owns many languages which can range from 120 to 150 based on the way we classify it. But Filipino and English are considered official.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+8 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
Government & Private: 8 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day : June 12th
New Years Day : January 1st
Day of Valour : April 9th
Labor Day : May 1st
Ninoy Auino Day: Augest 21
Christmas Day : December 25th
National Heros Day : Last Monday of Augest.
All Saints Day : November 1st
Last Day of the Year.
Based on the lunar calandar:
Edul Fitr
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/Medical/Fire: 117
Introduction to Philippine
An archipelago of over 7,000 islands, Philippines has been attracting visitors for several years. The wilderness of the country is one of the main draws.Previously ruled by the Spanish, the British and Japanese, the Philippines gained Independence in 1946.
Since then, there has been no looking back for the nation as it has seen significantly progressing. During the 12th century AD Islam was a dominant religion; though it is now a minority in the country, many present-day cultural traits seem to be influenced by Islam.
Philippines is categorized into three main island groups with the capital Manila located on Luzon, which is the northernmost group of islands. A cosmopolitan city, Manila is greatly influenced by Spanish culture and architecture. Many of the attractions in the city are located along Manila Bay.
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