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Philippine flag |
| Country |
Philippines |
| Capital |
Manila |
| Location |
Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam |
| Size |
300,000 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands |
| Climate |
tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October) |
| Languages |
two official languages - Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense |
| Nationality |
noun: Filipino(s)
adjective: Philippine |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 3% |
| Currency |
Philippine peso (PHP) |
| Exports |
electronic equipment, machinery and transport equipment, garments, coconut products, chemicals |
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