50 Unique Facts About Philippines

Philippines is the second largest island country in the world. Also, Philippines is a country in Asia where the majority of the population is Christian. It is said that earthquakes occur every day in the Philippines, so let’s know 50 Unique Facts About Philippines.

50 Unique Facts About Philippines

1. Philippines has 7641 islands. Which makes Philippines the second largest island country in the world.

50 Unique Facts About Philippines

2. The full name of Philippines is Republic of Philippines.

3. The capital of Philippines is Manila. This city is located on the Luzon island of Philippines.

4. The population of Philippines is around 11.8 crores.

5. Filipino and English are the official languages ​​of Philippines.

6. The currency of Philippines is Peso.

Christians church

7. Philippines is the only country in Asia with the highest population of Christians. Philippines has more than 85% Christian population.

8. Spain ruled Philippines for about 333 years.  Whose effect you will still see in the Philippines.

9. Philippines got independence from America on 4 July 1946.

10. During the war, the flag of the Philippines is turned upside down which is a unique thing in the world.

Volcanoes

11. There are about 300 volcanoes in the Philippines, out of which 22 are active.

12. Philippines is located on the Ring of Fire, due to which about 20 earthquakes occur in the Philippines every day.

13. Puerto Princesa in the Philippines is a river that is underground. That is, this river flows under the ground and inside the cave.

14. The Banaue rice terraces built in the Philippines are 2000 years old. And it is also a UNESCO site today.

Philippines eagle

15. The world’s largest eagle is also found in the Philippines.

Reticulated Python snake

16. The world’s longest snake, the Reticulated Python, is found in the Philippines and can grow up to 29 feet long.

17. The world’s smallest primate, the Tarsier, is found only in the Philippines.

18. The Philippines has over 13,500 plant species and 3,200 of them are found only in the Philippines.

19. The world’s largest natural pearl, weighing 34 kilograms, was found in the Philippines.

20. The SM Mall in the Philippines is the 5th largest shopping mall in Asia and the world.

Amazing Facts About Philippines

21. The colorful jeepneys made from American jeeps left over from WWII are a popular ride here.

22. The karaoke machine was patented by a Filipino named Roberto del Rosario in 1975.

23. The Philippines sends 400 million text messages every day, making it the texting capital.

24. Christmas in the Philippines starts in September and lasts until January.

25. Basketball is very popular in the Philippines.

26. 25% of the world’s nurses come from here.

27. Chicken adobo is the national dish of the Philippines.

28. Boiled duck embryo is a popular street food here.

Coconuts

29. The Philippines exports 20 million tons of coconut annually.

30. The Philippines is famous for colorful festivals like Sinulog and Ati-Atihan.

31. Three of the 10 largest malls in the world are not in the Philippines.

32. San Miguel Beer, started in 1890, is a famous beer of the Philippines.

33. Ketchup made from bananas instead of tomatoes is special here.

34. The University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines is older than Harvard.

35. 175 languages ​​are spoken in the Philippines, of which only 171 are still alive.

36. Superstition is very prevalent in the Philippines. People in the Philippines do not even like to see the number 13 written.

37. The Philippines’ Camiguin Island has the most volcanoes per square mile.

38. The world’s largest shoe is made in the Philippines’ Marikina city.

39. The modern yo-yo was developed by a Filipino.

40. The white beach of Boracay in the Philippines is world famous.

Interesting facts about philippines

41. The Philippines has huge reserves of copper and gold. 

42. Sampaguita, also known as Jasmine, is the country’s national flower. 

Chocolate hills

43. Bohol has more than 1,200 chocolate-like hills. 

44. The Philippines has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Spanish Church. 

45. Arnis is the national martial art of the Philippines. 

46. The Philippines has the highest number of new species discovered in the last 10 years. 

47. The Philippines experiences an average of 19 typhoons each year. 

48. Mount Apo is the country’s highest mountain at 2,954 meters. 

49. The Philippines is a mixture of Malay, Spanish, and American cultures. 

50. 15% of the population in the Philippines is from indigenous groups.

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