Philippines: flag, capital and facts
Philippines is a country in East & Southeast Asia (Asia). Its capital is Manila. Population — 115,843,670. Area — 342,353 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Philippines
Blue and red with a sun inside a white triangle.
The capital of Philippines — Manila
Manila is the capital of Philippines. Manila sounds like 'a-thriller' — it thrills travellers with its bustle.
Facts about Philippines
- Official name
- Republic of the Philippines
- Capital
- Manila
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- East & Southeast Asia
- Population
- 115,843,670
- Area
- 342,353 km²
- Currency
- PHP (₱)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 13°, 122°
How to remember the name
The nameThe Philippines was named after a Spanish king called Philip.
Did you know?
The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands.
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