Philippines's Country Information
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| Name : |
Philippines |
| Official Name : |
Republic of the Philippines |
| Capital : |
Manila |
| Climate : |
Tropical climate with plentiful rain. During the rainy season, from May to November, typhoons occasionally cause great damage. |
| Race : |
91.5% Christian Malay, 4% Muslim Malay, 1.5% Chinese, 3% other. |
| Language : |
Filipino, English |
| Official Language : |
Filipino, English |
| Religion : |
83% Roman Catholicism, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist and other. |
| Government : |
Republic Government |
| Population (in mil) : |
73.9 |
| Literacy Rate : |
94.0% |
| Visas : |
21 day visas are issued on arrival.
59 day visas can be obtained in advance and cost around US$35 |
| Immunisations : |
Cholera, hepatitis, malaria, rabies |
| Time : |
UTC plus eight hours |
| Electricity : |
220V, 60 Hz |
| Weights & Measures : |
Metric |
| Currency : |
Peso |
| Travellers Cheque : |
Tourists can depend on the US dollar, as it is the most recognised currency in the country.
The US dollar is often easier and to change than travellers’ cheques. |
| Credit Cards : |
International credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely acceptable in Philippines. |
| Tipping : |
Tipping at restaurants is expected. |
| Bargaining : |
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