Philippines

Asia · Capital Manila

Philippines is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Manila. It has a population of around 106,651,922 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Philippine peso. It has no land borders.

Philippines is a country in Asia. Its capital is Manila. It has a population of 106,651,922, with no land borders. The official language is English. The official currency is the Philippine peso.

Where is Philippines?

Philippines at a glance

Capital: Manila
Population: 106.7M
Currency: Philippine peso
Language: English
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Philippines

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Bordering countries

Philippines has no land borders.

Frequently asked questions about Philippines

What is the capital of Philippines?

The capital of Philippines is Manila.

What continent is Philippines in?

Philippines is located in Asia.

What is the population of Philippines?

Philippines has a population of approximately 106,651,922 people.

What is the currency of Philippines?

The official currency of Philippines is the Philippine peso.

What language is spoken in Philippines?

The main language spoken in Philippines is English.

What is the flag of Philippines?

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