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South-Eastern Asia · Country dossier

Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

CapitalManila
CurrencyPhilippine peso (PHP)
PowerType A / B / C · 220 V
LanguagesEnglish, Filipino

Philippines, with its capital in Manila, is in South-Eastern Asia and home to about 114.1M people. English and Filipino are spoken, and the currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). Most international arrivals come through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).

Region
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Population
114.1M (114,123,600)
Area
342,353 km²

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National holidays in Philippines over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English, Filipino
Calling code
+63
Internet domain
.ph
Currency
Philippine peso (PHP)
Time zones
Asia/Manila

Power

Plug types: Type A, Type B, Type C

Voltage 220 V · Frequency 60 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in Philippines

+ 42 more airports — use search to find them.

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Source: Wikipedia — Philippines, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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