Philippines
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Philippines. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Asia · South-eastern Asia
- Capital
- Manila
- Coordinates of the capital
- 14.60° N, 120.98° E
- Area
- 342,353 km²
- Official languages
- English, Filipino
- Currency
- Philippine Peso
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- PH
On the map
This country is located in Asia, in the region "South-eastern Asia". It has access to the sea. This country has no land border with another country.
Its capital is Manila. Its area is about 342,353 km². By area, this country ranks 63 out of 193 in the world and 18 out of 46 in Asia. Official languages: English, Filipino. Currency: Philippine Peso.
Frequently asked questions
- Philippines: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Manila.
- Philippines: which countries does it border?
- This country has no land border with another country.
- Philippines: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: English, Filipino.
- Philippines: what is the currency?
- Currency: Philippine Peso.
- Philippines: what is the area?
- Its area is about 342,353 km². By area, this country ranks 63 out of 193 in the world and 18 out of 46 in Asia.
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