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Important facts

Capital: Manila (See more on ITYPEMBA.COM)

Official language: Filipino, English

Currency: Peso 1PHP = 0.02EUR

Continent: South East Asia

Vacation in Philippines

The Philippines are partly undeveloped archipelagos in Southeast Asia. Small islands invite you to adventure and sunken ships are silent witnesses of the Second World War that can be explored on a diving safari.

Manila

The capital Manila on the main island of Luzón, which is also the largest city, has an airport that is central to all of Southeast Asia. There you can take a rental car to explore the island.

The main land vehicles are “jeepneys”. These are American jeeps converted into minibuses that date back to the American occupation. The technical condition of simple public transport is generally poor and its use is therefore not advisable.

Nature

Although there are countless national parks and protection zones on the various islands, only about 5% of the state area is under nature protection. Well-known national parks include the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park with the longest underground river in the world, the Quezon National Forest Park or the Hundred Islands National Park.

Luzón is home to the famous Banaue and Batad rice terraces and the Pinatubo, Taal and Mayon volcanoes. The conical mayon rising from the lowlands is certainly one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world.

In the province of Laguna – about two hours from Manila – are the Pagsanjan Falls. The historic town of Vigan is also worth a visit.
Bohol: This is where the so-called “Chocolate Hills” are located. Bus tours to the hills are regularly offered. Bohol is also famous for its good diving opportunities.

There are also numerous sights in the Philippines that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites among others the baroque churches in Manila, Intramuros and Paoay and Miagao or the coral reef Tubbataha.

Active vacation in Philippines

There are now international diving centers and resorts in many places across the archipelago. Puerto Galera on Mindoro was and is still a diving stronghold today. In the Visayas, diving activities are largely concentrated in Bohol, Moalboal and the Dumaguete region. Coron in northern Palawan is just as popular with wreck divers as Subic Bay. In the west of Luzon. Here you can dive various wrecks from the Second World War. Liveaboardsare also becoming increasingly popular in the Philippines. The goals are the Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea and the Apo Reef north of Mindoro. The Philippines are located in the coral triangle and have an above-average biodiversity. Most dive sites are close to the coast and can be reached in a few minutes from the respective hotel.

Boracay is a paradise island and has a very good tourist infrastructure. It is ideal for a wellness vacation.

If you want to consciously escape mass tourism in the Philippines, a detour to the island of Bantayan is recommended.

However, some parts of the country should generally be avoided, as there have been more and more kidnappings of foreign tourists, especially since the beginning of the 90s.

Climate and travel time

According to Countryaah, the Philippines are located in the tropical climate zone. Monsoon rainy season is June to October. The short summer from March to May is dry and very hot. November to February is the best time to travel.
The accommodation options in the Philippines are diverse. In the tourist areas, it is almost nicer to visit a resort, where you can even rent bungalows cheaply. In the province there is also the possibility of staying in small private pensions.

The daring opt for a tent as a place to stay. Without camping experience, however, this variant is not advisable, mainly because it is not easy to get everyday items at every location.

Currency

Currency (sub-unit)

Peso (100 centavos)

ISO 4217 code

PHP / 608

Geography

Continent: Asia

Region: Southeast

Geo coordinates: N 12 ° 52 ’47 ” E 121 ° 46′ 26.5″

Highest mountain: Moun Apo (2,954 m)

Total area: 300,000 km²

Mainland: 298,170 km²

Coastline: 36,389 km

Politics

Dependency: United States of America until 1946

UN member since: 1945

Form of government: People’s Republic

Economy

Export goods: Cotton, rice, hides

BSP: $ 116,422,000,000

GDP: $ 98,187,400,000

GDP purchasing power parity: $ 468.9 billion

Economic growth: 5.9%

GDP share of agriculture: 13.9%

GDP share of industry: 33.7%

GDP share of services: 52.4%

Inflation rate: 8.4%

Unemployment: 9.3%

State budget revenue: $ 4294967295

State budget expenditure: $ 4294967295

National debt: 71.5%

Export: $ 45.94 billion

Import: $ 46,034,000,000

Foreign debt: $ 69.14 billion

Gold and currency reserves: $ 18.24 billion

Electricity consumption: 49,890 million KWh

Gas reserves: 106,800 million m³

Gas production: 2,530 million m³

Gas consumption: 2,530 million m³

Oil reserves: 152 million m³

Oil production: 15,000 million m³

Oil consumption: 360,000 million m³

Cultivation area: 35.66%

Pigs: 12,268,000 pieces

Fishing: 2,560,000 t

Demographic data

Residents: 89,468,700

Residents in cities: 54,620,000

Average age: 22.5 years

0-14 years: 35%

15-64 years: 61%

> 65 years: 4%

Population growth: 1.8%

Birth rate: 24.89 / 1,000 residents

Death rate: 5.41 / 1,000 residents

Migration: -1.48 / 1,000 residents

Ratio men / women: 1

Fertility: 3.11 children / woman

Infant mortality: 22.81 ‰

Life expectancy men: 67.32 years

Life expectancy women: 73.24 years

Country codes and abbreviations

ISO 3166 Alpha 2: PH

ISO 3166 Alpha 3: PHL

ISO 3166 numeric: 608

Top Level Domain: ph

IOC country code: PHI

UN / LOCODE: PH

Source: Abbreviationfinder

Communication

Telephone connections: 3,950,000

Cell Phones: 30,040,000

Radios: 1,410,000

TV: 16,790,000

Computer: 4,010,000

Internet users: 17,110,000

Transportation

Railway lines: 897 km

Paved roads: 21,315 km

Cars: 873,000

Merchant fleet (ships over 1,000 GRT): 403

Pipelines: 800

Health

Number of doctors: 102,870

Daily food intake: 2,410 kcal / resident

HIV- infected people: 10,000

Education

Illiteracy: 7%

History

Foundation: 1946

Last sovereign since: 1946

Religion

Main religious group: Christians

Crime

Prison inmates: 77,100

Military

Armed forces (troop strength): 106,000

Main battle tank: 70

Battleships: 1

Warplanes: 50

Defense Spending: $ 861,000,000