Area: 300,000 sq km (115, 830 sq miles), 7101 islands
Population: 92.23 million
Capital city: Manila (total population 11.55 million)
People: Filipinos are predominantly of Malay descent, although many have mixed ancestry, with Chinese and Spanish the largest influences.
Languages: Filipino, based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also an official language. Over 150 native languages and dialects are spoken.
Religion(s): Roman Catholic (83%), Protestant (8%), Muslim (4.6%), Iglesia ni Cristo (2.3%)
Currency: Peso
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