The Philippines

 

Republika ng Pilipinas
(Republic of the Philippines)

 

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Coat of arms

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Motto: Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa
("For God, People, Nature, and Country")

Capital: Manila
Official languages: Filipino & English
Other regional languages: Bikol, Cebuano, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, Waray

Land area: 300,000 sq.km / 115,831 sq.mi
Population: 88.7 million (estimated)

Currency: Peso
Time Zone: GMT +8

National...
Anthem	"Lupang Hinirang" ("Chosen Land")
Patriotic Song	"Pilipinas Kong Mahal", "Bayan Ko"
Gem	South Sea pearls
Dance	Cariñosa
Animal	Carabao (Water Buffalo)
Bird	Philippine Monkey Eating Eagle
Fish	Bangus (Milkfish)
Flower	Sampaguita (Arabian Jasmine)
Tree	Narra (Angsana)
Leaf	Anahaw (Fan palm)
Fruit	Mangga (Mango)
Sport	Sipa
House	Nipa hut
Costume	Barong and Baro't saya
Hero	José Rizal

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines