Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Philippines that most people don't know.
The Philippines is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, part of the Coral Triangle which contains 76% of all known coral species. It is made up of 7,641 islands and has the 4th longest coastline on Earth.
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,641 islands.
The Philippines has the highest rate of natural disasters of any country in the world.
Filipino is one of the official languages alongside English — making the Philippines one of the world's largest English-speaking nations.
The yo-yo was invented in the Philippines.
The Philippines is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, part of the Coral Triangle which contains 76% of all known coral species. It is made up of 7,641 islands and has the 4th longest coastline on Earth.
Philippines is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
Over 1,000 perfectly symmetrical grass-covered hills that turn brown in dry season
A UNESCO pristine coral atoll system in the remote Sulu Sea, teeming with marine life
2,000-year-old UNESCO terraces carved into the Cordillera mountains by the Ifugao people
A UNESCO river flowing through an 8.2km cave system into the sea — a New 7 Wonder
The Philippines is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, part of the Coral Triangle which contains 76% of all known coral species. It is made up of 7,641 islands and has the 4th longest coastline on Earth.
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
Philippines has a population of approximately 115M.
The official languages of Philippines are Filipino / English.
Philippines gained independence in 1946.
Philippines uses the Peso (PHP).