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Philippines

Asia
Capital
Manila
Population
114,891,199
Area
342,353 km²
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Phone Code
+63
ISO Codes
PH / PHL
ISO numeric
608
Internet domain
.ph
Timezone
UTC+8
Religion
Christianity

About Philippines

The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago of over 7,600 islands and the only predominantly Christian nation in Asia. Known for world-class beaches in Palawan.

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Languages

Filipino, English

Philippines in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density336 people per km²
rank 26 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population1.4 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Asia2.4% of its people, 1.1% of its land area
Area in square miles132,183
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeCongo (Republic) (342,000 km²)
Closest in populationEgypt (114,535,772 people)

Who else uses PHP?

Philippines is the only country in our list that uses PHP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
What is the population of Philippines?
Philippines has a population of approximately 114,891,199 people.
What currency does Philippines use?
The currency of Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP).
What languages are spoken in Philippines?
The official or major languages of Philippines are Filipino, English.

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