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Philippines Flag The Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas) is a country in southeastern Asia. The country consists of an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The islands are generally divided into three main geographical groups:
  • Luzon - Consisting of the Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, as well the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands, plus Catanduanes, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindoro, and Romblon. The island of Luzon contains the Philippines' capital, Manila.

  • Mindanao - Consisting of the island of Mindanao, which is the second largest and easternmost of the islands in the Philippines, as well as the Sulu Archipelago which lies to Mindanao's southwest. Mindanao is sometimes called "The Land of Promise".

  • Visayas - A group of islands, which are roughly speaking in the middle of the Philippines, lying between the Luzon and Mindanao groups.
As of 2009, the population of the Philippines was estimated to be 91,983,000. The capital city of the country, as already mentioned is Manila. with a population of almost 1.7 million. The country's largest city is Quezon City, which has a population of nearly 2.7 million. Both Manila and Quezon City both fall within a much larger urban area, known as the Metropolitan Manila ("Metro Manila") or the National Capital Region ("NCR"), which as of 2010 is believed to have a population in excess of 15.4 million.

The Philippines are considered a newly industrialized country, and the country's economy has been transitioning from being based around agriculture to being based on manufacturing and services. The economy has generally been growing in recent years (although often at a slower rate than many of its regional competitors) after a long period of relative stagnation. The Philippines however do face many economic challenges, including great disparities in wealth: almost half the population still has a daily income of less than US $2 per day.

Map of Philippines

Republic of the Philippines Country Details


Country Name Philippines

Also Known As

The Republic of the Philippines
Political Status Country
Geographic Location Southeastern Asia
Flag Republic of the Philippines Flag
Principal Language Filipino
Capital Manila


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Lonely Planet Philippines (Travel Guide)
By Paul Harding, Celeste Brash & Iain Stewart

Released: December 21st, 2021
Paperback (472 pages)

Lonely Planet Philippines (Travel Guide)
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Lonely Planet Philippines (Travel Guide)
  • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
  • ISBN: 1787016129
  • EAN: 9781787016125
  • PartNumber: 40557423
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  • Paperback
  • Edition: 14
  • Number of Pages: 472
  • Authors: Paul Harding, Greg Bloom, Celeste Brash, Michael Grosberg, Iain Stewart
  • Publication Date: December 21st, 2021
  • Release Date: December 21st, 2021
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.1 inches by 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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Lonely Planet Philippines (Travel Guide)
By Greg Bloom, Michael Grosberg & Iain Stewart

Released: July 23rd, 2024
Paperback (432 pages)

Lonely Planet Philippines (Travel Guide)
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Lonely Planet Philippines (Travel Guide)
  • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
  • ISBN: 1838698655
  • EAN: 9781838698652
  • PartNumber: 9781838698652
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  • Paperback
  • Edition: 15
  • Number of Pages: 432
  • Authors: Greg Bloom, Ray Bartlett, Michael Grosberg, Regis St Louis, Iain Stewart
  • Publication Date: July 23rd, 2024
  • Release Date: July 23rd, 2024
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.1 inches by 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 0.7495716908 pounds
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The Rough Guide to the Philippines (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides)
By Rough Guides

Released: June 6th, 2023
Paperback (464 pages)

The Rough Guide to the Philippines (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides)
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The Rough Guide to the Philippines (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides)
  • Manufacturer: Rough Guides
  • ISBN: 1789196051
  • EAN: 9781789196054
  • PartNumber: 9781789196054
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: 6
  • Number of Pages: 464
  • Author: Rough Guides
  • Publication Date: June 6th, 2023
  • Release Date: June 6th, 2023
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.5 inches by 4.75 inches by 1.0 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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Insight Guides The Philippines (Travel Guide with eBook) (Insight Guides Main Series)
By Insight Guides

Released: November 14th, 2023
Paperback (360 pages)

Insight Guides The Philippines (Travel Guide with eBook) (Insight Guides Main Series)
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Insight Guides The Philippines (Travel Guide with eBook) (Insight Guides Main Series)
  • Manufacturer: Insight Guides
  • ISBN: 183905347X
  • EAN: 9781839053474
  • PartNumber: 9781839053474
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: 14
  • Number of Pages: 360
  • Author: Insight Guides
  • Publication Date: November 14th, 2023
  • Release Date: November 14th, 2023
Physical Description:
  • Size: 8.8 inches by 6.1 inches by 1.1 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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Lonely Planet Philippines 13 (Travel Guide)
By Paul Harding, Celeste Brash & Iain Stewart

Lonely Planet
Released: June 19th, 2018
Paperback (480 pages)

Lonely Planet Philippines 13 (Travel Guide)
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Lonely Planet Philippines 13 (Travel Guide)
  • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
  • Brand: Lonely Planet
  • ISBN: 1786574705
  • EAN: 9781786574701
  • PartNumber: 49100250
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: 13
  • Number of Pages: 480
  • Authors: Paul Harding, Greg Bloom, Celeste Brash, Michael Grosberg, Iain Stewart
  • Publication Date: June 19th, 2018
  • Release Date: June 19th, 2018
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.85 inches by 5.2 inches by 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 0.85098433132 pounds
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Philippines Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3022)
By National Geographic Maps

Natl Geographic Society Maps
Released: January 1st, 2022
Map (2 pages)

Philippines Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3022)
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Philippines Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3022)
  • Manufacturer: Natl Geographic Society Maps
  • Brand: Natl Geographic Society Maps
  • ISBN: 1566956153
  • UPCs: 749717000346, 749717030220
  • EAN: 9781566956154
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  • Product Category: Map
  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 2022
  • Number of Pages: 2
  • Author: National Geographic Maps
  • Publication Date: January 1st, 2022
  • Release Date: January 1st, 2022
Physical Description:
  • Size: 9.25195 inches by 4.25196 inches by 0.15748 inches
  • Weight: 0.20062065842 pounds
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Philippines - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
By Culture Smart! & Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones

Kuperard
Released: March 4th, 2021
Paperback (200 pages)

Philippines - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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Philippines - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
  • Manufacturer: Kuperard
  • Brand: Kuperard
  • ISBN: 1787022846
  • EAN: 9781787022843
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: Second edition
  • Number of Pages: 200
  • Authors: Culture Smart!, Graham Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones, Jorge Mojarro PhD
  • Publication Date: March 4th, 2021
  • Release Date: March 4th, 2021
Physical Description:
  • Size: 6.75 inches by 4.25 inches by 0.6 inches
  • Weight: 0.45 pounds
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PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE 2024/2025: An In-Depth Exploration of the Philippines: From the Vibrant Streets of Manila to the Pristine Shores of Palawan ... Beauty of the Visayas Across 7,000 Islands
By MAXWELL CLARKE

Released: August 26th, 2024
Paperback (172 pages)

PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE 2024/2025: An In-Depth Exploration of the Philippines: From the Vibrant Streets of Manila to the Pristine Shores of Palawan ... Beauty of the Visayas Across 7,000 Islands
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  • Manufacturer: Independently published
  • EAN: 9798336984057
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  • Number of Pages: 172
  • Author: MAXWELL CLARKE
  • Publication Date: August 26th, 2024
  • Release Date: August 26th, 2024
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  • Size: 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches by 0.39 inches
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