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Introduction
The Philippines is an archipelago composed of about 7,107 islands in South East Asia. Taiwan is a couple of hours from its northern tip and Borneo is at its southern tip. The islands are grouped into three: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Total land area is 115,831 square miles. The capital, located in the main island of Luzon, is Manila. Click for more
Facts in Brief
Capital: Manila
Principal Languages: Pilipino and English
Official Name: Republic of the Philippines
Head of State: President
Area: 300,000 sq.km.
National Anthem: "Lupang Hinirang" ("Land that I Love")
National Flower: Sampaguita
National Bird: Philippine eagle (formerly: Maya)
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