Formation
Jan 23, 1899
Philippines
Capital
Manila
Population
113.9 million (2021)
Philippines
About
A country in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of more than 7000 islands. It is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east and the Celebes Sea to the southwest. The Cordillera mountain ranges are listed as a World Heritage Site.
Trivia
There are at least 175 languages spoken in the Philippines including English and Tagalog. Jeepneys are a popular mode of transport. Basketball is a national obsession and is believed to have started under American Colonial rule during the early twentieth century.
