Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
Region
Asia • South-Eastern Asia
Capital
Manila
The flag of Philippines is composed of two equal horizontal bands of blue and red, with a white equilateral triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a central golden-yellow sun with eight rays and a five-pointed golden-yellow star at each vertex.
About Philippines
Philippines is a country located in Asia, specifically in the South-Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Manila. With a population of 109,581,085, it ranks among the most populous countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 342,353 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 320.08 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.
The official languages of Philippines include English and Filipino.
The currency used in Philippines is the Philippine peso (₱), .
Philippines is a member of the United Nations.
In Philippines, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+08:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Manila
- Continent: Asia
- Native Name: Philippines
- Demonym: Filipino
- Top Level Domain: .ph
- Calling Code: +63
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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