Formerly a Spanish colony, the island Republic of the Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands and 81 provinces. Metro Manila, Cebu, and Cavite are the three most significant provinces. Located between South China and the Philippine Sea in Southeast Asia lies the nation. Its surface area is 300,000 square kilometers in total. The country's lowlands along the coast and untamed mountains define its landscape. It has a tropical marine climate with monsoons coming from the northeast and southwest. There are more than 109 million people living there. Manila serves as the nation's capital. However, with a population of almost 3 million, Quezon City is the largest city. With 47 million passengers each year, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the biggest international airport in the nation. As a result, it is currently Southeast Asia's fifth busiest airport. Access to locations worldwide is available through the airport. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a senator who was killed at the airport, is the reason behind the name. The history of Spanish colonization has a great influence on Philippine culture. Most people in the population consider themselves to be Christians. English and Tagalog are the official languages. The civil, common, and customary laws are combined to form the legal system of the Philippines. The system of government is a republic with a president. The elected President Bongbong Marcos is the head of state and administration. Every six years, elections are held. The Philippine Peso (PHP), which is the official currency, is currently worth PHP 55 to the US dollar. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $933 billion. The per capita income of its population is $10,094. The services and industries sectors account for the majority of the GDP. The export of electronics and the remittances sent home by Filipinos employed abroad both significantly contribute to the GDP. Semiconductors, chemicals, telecom gear, fish, rice, bananas, copra, and corn are the principal export goods. People from all over the world choose the Philippines as their vacation destination because of its extraordinary popularity. It is renowned for its huge beaches and breathtaking scenery.The Chocolate Hills, the Mayon Volcano, Historical Sightseeing in Manila, and White Beach are a few of the top attractions. Scattered among the islands are six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hiking, fishing, water sports, and sightseeing are the main tourist activities. Over 8.2 million tourists travel to the country each year, mostly from other countries.
