Philippines : History and more...
Surface: The total land area of the Philippines is 299 000 sq km.
Population:  The population of Philippines is around 84 619 000; with 91.5% Christian Malay, 4% Muslim Malay, 1.5% Chinese and 3% other.
System of government: The Philippines has a presidential-unitary form of government.
Capital: Manila with a population of around 10 million inhabitants is the capital of Philippines.

Religion: Christianity is the main religion.
Official Language: The official languages are Filipino and English.
Government: The Philippines has a presidential-unitary form of government.
Climate: The Philippines experiences a tropical climate with hot and humid conditions all year round.
Units of measure and electricity: The Philippines follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V, 60 Hz.
Time Zone: The Philippine standard time is GMT + 8.
Currency: Peso
Travel documents required: Nationals of certain countries are allowed entry to the Philippines without visa for a period of 21 days. Other nationals require visas.
Economy

The Philippines economy is a growth economy. The main industries include electronics, garments, fisheries, food processing, chemicals and transport equipment. The country also has a booming business process outsourcing industry. The Philippines is a relatively inexpensive country for travellers. The average daily cost for tourists here is about 800P–1000P, with an average meal costing about 40P–80P. Local buses are a cheap and convenient way to travel.