Philippines — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Philippines: capital Manila, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Philippines is in Asia. Its capital is Manila.

Climate

Tropical maritime; northeast monsoon from November to April; southwest monsoon from May to October; typhoon-prone

Mostly mountainous with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands; over 7,600 islands forming an archipelago

The Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration - starting in September!

The Philippines is the world's leading producer of coconuts.

The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, with a wingspan over 2 meters.

1521: Ferdinand Magellan arrives and is killed at the Battle of Mactan

1565: Spanish colonization begins under Miguel López de Legazpi

1898: Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12

1942: Japanese occupation during World War II

1946: Full independence recognized by the United States on July 4

1986: People Power Revolution topples the Marcos dictatorship