Made of 7,108 islands (1,000 inhabited), 97 ethnic groups and 101 languages, the Philippines is known as "It is noted that the Smile of Asia", due to its hospitality. Stop by and you will never know a more hospitable and friendly destination to vacation.
It is noted that the archipelago is famous for the contrast in the range of huge and modern metropolis like Manila or Cebu, the primitive tribal territories, the deserted islands, the clear sea waters and the smooth white coral sand.
It is noted that the Philippines is known to be a good and friendly destination to visit. Did you know that the people speak English, as it is always an official language.
It is noted that the capital city Manila is noisy, gritty, and tough--yet very charming, cosmopolitan, vibrant and exciting (very New York City). Malling is known to be a favorite Philippine pastime as the majority of shopping centers dot the metropolis. It is noted that the old seedy image of Manila nightlife has to this day been replaced with classy restaurants, quaint hole-in-the-wall yet must-see and experience first hand spots, "it" bars, and cozy cafes (very strong cafe culture in the past several years, a night out or "gimmick" mostly ends with a coffee nightcap at Figaro, Coffee Bean, Segafredo or the ubiquitous Starbucks).
It is noted that the Philippines' aboriginal inhabitants arrived from the Asian mainland around 25,000 B.C. Did you know that they were followed by waves of Indonesian and Malayan settlers from 3000 B.C. onward. By the 14th century A.D., all-encompassing trade was being conducted with India, Indonesia, China, and Japan.
Philippines experiences a tropical maritime climate. Usually, the country is hot and humid throughout the year. The three major seasons of Philippines are the hot dry season, the rainy season and cool dry season. The southwest monsoon winds blow in the country from May to October known as Habagat, while the dry winds of the northeast monsoon are called Amihan. The usual temperature in the country is about 21 to 32 degree Celsius. The coolest month is January, while the warmest is May. Temperature at the sea level remains constant throughout the country. The annual average temperature at a height of about 1,500 m above the sea level is 18.3 degree Celsius, which makes it an ideal summer destination.
With a population of about 94 million, Philippines has become the 12th largest populated country on the globe. The people of the country belong to several Asian ethnic groups. More than half of the total population of Philippines resides in the island of Luzon. About 11 million Filipinos live outside the country. A sizeable number of these emigrants have settled in the US.
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