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The Philippines

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The Philippines is easily accessible from the travel capitals of   the ASEAN Region.  Air travel time to Manila from Singapore (3 hours), Kuala Lumpur (3 ½ hours), Bangkok ( 3 hours, 15 minutes), Jakarta (2 ½ hours).

An archipelago of 7,107 islands, the Philippines stretches from the south of China to the northern tip of Borneo. The existence of over a hundred ethnic groups and the multi-cultural mixture of Indo-Malay, Chinese, Spanish and American influences have molded a rich and unique Filipino culture and heritage.

Land Area:

299,764 sq. km.

Capital City:

Manila

Time Zone:

GMT + 8 hours

Climate:

Dry (November-May). Rainy (June-October).
Ave. temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.

Population:

84.61 million

Official Languages:

Filipino and English

Religions:

82% Roman Catholic, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist

Unit of Measure:

Metric System

Electricity:

220V, 60Hz.

Currency:

Philippine Peso (PhP)


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