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Philippines is one of the beautiful Island country located in South East of Asia continent. The official name of Philippines is 'Republic of Philippines'. The population of this nation is more than 10 crores. The National language of Philippines is Filipino, besides English and many other languages are also spoken. There are more than 7000 Islands in Philippines. The Capital city of this country is Manila and the most populated city is Quezon city with the population of about 30 lakh people. The official currency used in Philippines is 'Peso'. The Dominant religion in Philippines is Christianity. Nearly 80% of the Population follows Catholicism.
Facts About Philippines
➤ Philippines has worlds second largest Gold deposits and worlds largest Copper deposits.
➤ Philippines is worlds second largest country to produce Geothermal Energy following United States.
➤ Due to its vast coastline and mega rainforests the Philippines has variety and rear species of plants, animals, birds and sea creatures.
➤ In last few years Philippines has discovered 16 rare and new species of mammals that can be found only in Philippines.
➤ As this country has more than 7000 Islands the number of coconut trees are more and its the the worlds leading Nation in coconut production.
➤ Philippine Eagles are the worlds largest eagles that are found in Philippines. They weigh between 5 to 10 Kg. It is also the National bird of Philippines. It is also called as 'Monkey eating Eagle'.
➤ Mount Pinatubo is one of the biggest stratovolcano mountain in Philippines.
In 1991 the eruption of this mountain was worlds largest eruption.
➤ The Worlds top 10 biggest malls include 3 malls from Philippines itself : The Mega Fashion Mall, SM City North Mall and SM Mall of Asia.
➤ The Benham Plateau is one of the worlds intense region with active tectonic subduction. It is recorded that on an average this region witnesses 20 Earthquakes.
➤ Reticulated Python which is the worlds largest and biggest nonvenomous mammal is found in Indonesia.
➤ If you ever visit Philippines and you should in your lifetime and if you get a gift from locals don't open the gift immediately in front of them, as it is considered rude or disrespectful.
➤ Rice is the staple and primary diet which is included in each meal of the day.
➤ Stink badger is a very rare species of animal which is found only in three countries including Philippines.
➤ The worlds largest Pearl weighing more than 6 Kg was found in Palawan sea in Philippines.
➤ In 1975 the worlds first Karoke machine was build in Philippines by Roberto del Rosario.
➤ 25% of the worlds overseas supply of Nurses happens from Philippines itself. They are the worlds largest suppliers of Nurses.
➤ There is a Jelly fish lake in Philippines which is around 12000 years old and it has about 13 million Jellyfishes.
➤ Cockfight is one of the most popular animal sports in Philippines.
➤ Philippine Eagles are the worlds largest eagles that are found in Philippines. They weigh between 5 to 10 Kg. It is also the National bird of Philippines. It is also called as 'Monkey eating Eagle'.
➤ Mount Pinatubo is one of the biggest stratovolcano mountain in Philippines.
In 1991 the eruption of this mountain was worlds largest eruption.
➤ The Worlds top 10 biggest malls include 3 malls from Philippines itself : The Mega Fashion Mall, SM City North Mall and SM Mall of Asia.
➤ The Benham Plateau is one of the worlds intense region with active tectonic subduction. It is recorded that on an average this region witnesses 20 Earthquakes.
➤ Reticulated Python which is the worlds largest and biggest nonvenomous mammal is found in Indonesia.
➤ If you ever visit Philippines and you should in your lifetime and if you get a gift from locals don't open the gift immediately in front of them, as it is considered rude or disrespectful.
➤ Rice is the staple and primary diet which is included in each meal of the day.
➤ Stink badger is a very rare species of animal which is found only in three countries including Philippines.
➤ The worlds largest Pearl weighing more than 6 Kg was found in Palawan sea in Philippines.
➤ In 1975 the worlds first Karoke machine was build in Philippines by Roberto del Rosario.
➤ 25% of the worlds overseas supply of Nurses happens from Philippines itself. They are the worlds largest suppliers of Nurses.
➤ There is a Jelly fish lake in Philippines which is around 12000 years old and it has about 13 million Jellyfishes.
➤ Cockfight is one of the most popular animal sports in Philippines.
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