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Country Guide Philippines
Capital:
Manila
Population:
83,054,000
Currency:
Philippine peso (PHP)
Religions:
Roman Catholic 80.9%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, Muslim 5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1% (2000 census)
Government:
republic
Languages:
two official languages - Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
Climate:
tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)
Phone Code:
63
Festivals in Philippines
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To those who know it well, the Philippines is one of the travel world's best-kept secrets. Use our expert guide to step beyond Manila's bright lights and discover virgin tropical rainforest, idyllic coral-studded seas, spectacular volcanic mountains and ancient rice terraces.
- tips on the best folk fiestas, riotous street parades and arts festivals
- unique accommodation listings, from family-run pensions to luxury villas
- special guide to the hottest diving spots
- Pilipino language section, with tasty food glossary
- 92 detailed maps of towns and regions
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Further Philippines Resources
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