Fast Facts
Full country name: Republic of the Philippines
Area: 299,000 sq km
Population: 78.4 million
Capital city: Manila (pop: 10 million)
People: Predominantly descendants of Malays, Chinese and Muslim minorities and a number of mestizos (Filipino-Spanish or Filipino-Americans)
Languages: Pilipino (Tagalog) and English plus numerous widely spoken
Religion: 82% Roman Catholic, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist
Government: Republic
President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
GDP: US$75.2 billion
GDP per head: US$1,000
Annual growth: 3.9%
Inflation: 4.4%
Major industries: Electronic and electrical products, clothing
Major trading partners: USA, Japan, Taiwan
|
|
|
|
Air Travel
Find out who flies where and how to get there
•
Airlines
•
Airports
Books
We never travel without a few books in our bag. Get your books online and save money while you are at it.
•
E-store
Documents
Visa information and entry requirements
•
Canadian citizens
•
U.S. citizens
•
Others
General Information
•
Fast Facts
•
Map of
Philippines
Local Currency
Convert your currency into Philippine pesos
•
Currency Converter
Photo Gallery
Collection of quality images from Philippines
•
Photocase
Traveller's Directory
•
Visitor Information
•
Embassies and Consulates
|
