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Philippines

With a reputation for being chaotic and corrupt, the Philippines has something of an image problem. But most who make the journey to the 7000-odd islands that comprise the Philippines are pleasantly surprised by their beauty and by the friendliness of the people.

Destination Facts

Full Name: Republic of the Philippines
Capital City: Manila (pop: 10 million)
Population: 84,619,000
Area: 299,000 square kilometres
Language Spoken Pilipino (Tagalog), English
Religion

82% Roman Catholic, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist


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