English and Filipino (based on the Tagalog language) are the two official languages. There are about 8 major languages, 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 170 distinct languages.
- Philippine peso (PHP)
Area
total: 300,000 km2 water: 1,830 km2 land: 298,170 km2
Callingcode
+63
Electricity
220V 60Hz (in Baguio or in some homes 110V with transformers)
Government
Republic
Population
87,857,473 (July 2006 est.)
Religion
Christianity 91% (Roman Catholic 82%, Protestant 9%), Islam 5%, Buddhism 3% and other 1%.