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| Country | Philippines | | Capital | Manila | | Location | Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam | | Size | 300,000 sq km | | Terrain | mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands | | Climate | tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October) | | Languages | two official languages - Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense | | Nationality | noun: Filipino(s)
adjective: Philippine | | Religion | Roman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 3% | | Currency | Philippine peso (PHP) | | Exports | electronic equipment, machinery and transport equipment, garments, coconut products, chemicals |
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