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Philippines - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
Republic of the Philippines
Area in Km2
300,000
Population
92,337,852 population
Capital
Manila
Religion
93% Christian; 5% Muslim; 2% Other
Government
Republic
Language
Official language
English, Tagalog
Languages spoken
Arabic, Spanish
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+8
Currency
Currency
Philippine peso
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
Possible terrorism risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed - capital punishment
Theft & Scams
High
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
Advised
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+63
Internet availability
High
Electricity
V
220
Hz
60