population concentrated in areas with good farmland; highest concentrations are northwest and south-central Luzon, the southeastern extension of Luzon, and the islands of the Visayan Sea, particularly Cebu and Negros; Manila is home to one eighth of the national population
Roman Catholic 78.8%Muslim 6.4%Iglesia ni Cristo 2.6%other Christian 3.9%other 8.2%none/unspecified <0.1 (2020 est.)
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Lupang Hinirang" (Chosen Land)
National Holiday
Independence Day, 12 June (1898); note - 12 June 1898 was date of declaration of independence from Spain; 4 July 1946 was date of independence from the US
National Symbols
three stars and sun, Philippine eagle
National Colors
red, white, blue, yellow
National Dish
Adobo,Lechon (both unofficial)
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.ph
Calling Code
+63
Barcode Prefix
480
The Philippines is a country located in Southeastern Asia, consisting of an archipelago situated between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam.