The Philippines

Area: 300 000 km²

Population: 91 077 287 (2007)

Population density: 303.6 pers./km²

Capital: Manila

Government type: Presidential republic

Official language: Filipino and English

Ethnic groups: Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3%

Religion: Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, other 14.1%

Currency: Filipino peso (PHP)

Time zone: UTC+8

Administrative divisions: The Philippines consist of 17 regions, which are divided into 80 provinces and 120 cities

Highest point: Mount Apo 2 954 m

Longest river: Cagayan River 505 km

Largest lake: Laguna de Bay 911 km² to 949 km²

Largest cities: Quezon, Manila, Caloocan, Davao, Cebu

Calling code: +63

Internet TLD: .th