The Republic of the Philippines is an island nation in Southeast Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean between Indonesia and Taiwan. Includes 7107 islands, of which 2000 are inhabited.
The Philippines is a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament and an independent judiciary. The head of state is the president. The country is a NATO ally. It is washed by the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea and the Sulawesi Sea. The capital, Manila, is the main cultural and economic center of the country.
Exports include electronics, vehicles, clothing, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil and fruits. The largest supplier of coconuts, bananas and rice. The main trade relations are mainly with the USA, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan and Thailand.
Climate. tropical maritime climate, hot and humid. The average annual temperature here is 26.6°C.
Number. At the end of 2022, the approximate population is 114,097,802 people.
Language. The official languages are English and Filipino (Tagalog). Many speak Spanish.
The Philippines is a young agro-industrial state. The country's economy is moving from an agriculture-based economy to a manufacturing and service-based economy. The country is open to foreign investors, and also does not tighten the visa regime and is open to financially independent citizens.
The Philippines is a multinational state. There are many peoples living here who have their own language and culture. This does not prevent them from living in harmony with each other. This is another difference between the Philippines and other countries. Duality and radically different things are here at every step. Traditional medicine is adjacent to the new hospital.
The education system is considered the best in Asia. In universities, teaching is conducted in English. The cost of education and living favorably distinguish this country from most European countries. What also distinguishes the education system is that the whole system is built in such a way that students constantly have to go beyond their comfort zone and study hard. This, in turn, leads to success and ultimately to a good education.
The nature in the country will surprise many. Tropical rainforests, coral reefs, white sand beaches and majestic mountains. Despite the fact that the Philippines is an Asian country, they do not eat with chopsticks, although rice is the main dish.
It's good here all year round. For diving enthusiasts, this is just a paradise, and here you can see whales and dolphins almost all year round.
