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Philippines geography facts

Philippines is a country or territory in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Manila, and its currency is Philippine peso.

Official name
Republic of the Philippines
Capital
Manila
Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Philippine peso
Languages
English, Filipino
Land neighbours
No land borders listed
Area
342,353 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+63
Internet domain
.ph

Quick answers about Philippines

What is the capital of Philippines?

The capital of Philippines is Manila.

What currency is used in Philippines?

Philippines uses Philippine peso.

Where is Philippines?

Philippines is in South-Eastern Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Philippines?

The reference languages listed for Philippines are English, Filipino.

Which countries border Philippines?

Philippines has no land borders listed in our reference data.

Is Philippines landlocked?

No. Philippines is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Philippines

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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