Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
People: Filipino
The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, the world's second-largest English-speaking country by population. Philippines is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 114.1 million. Its capital city is Manila, and the most widely spoken official language is Filipino. As an island nation, Philippines has no land borders.
By the numbers, Philippines is the 12th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 1.43% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 64th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 333 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Philippines — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of the Philippines |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Manila |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 114,123,600 |
| Area | 342,353 km² |
| Currency | Philippine peso (PHP) ₱ |
| Official Languages | Filipino, English |
| Dialling Code | +63 |
| Internet TLD | .ph |
| Timezone | UTC+08:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| ISO Code | PH / PHL |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Philippines
What is the capital and currency of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila and the currency is the Philippine peso (PHP), symbol ₱.
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
What currency does Philippines use?
Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP, symbol: ₱).
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages of Philippines are English and Filipino.
What is the dialling code for Philippines?
The international dialling code for Philippines is +63.
What side of the road does Philippines drive on?
Philippines drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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