Our Tourism Department
FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT!!!
SOURCE MATERIAL:
THE PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com
http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/philippines-where-is-it/
http://frostwhisper2012.blogspot.com/2012/11/its-more-fun-in-philippines.html
OFFICIAL AVP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADNgEHFDYzo&feature=youtu.be
WHERE IS IT
The PHILIPPINES is an archipelago bounded by
the Pacific Ocean to the east
the Bashi Channel to the north
the Sulu and the Celebes Seas to the south.
You can find us East of Vietnam, North of Indonesia.
The country is divided into the geographical areas of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Its capital, the City of Manila, is in Luzon. You can also enter through the cities of Cebu in the Visayas, and Davao in Mindanao.
WELCOME TO OUR ISLES
We are made up of 7,107 islands. Some have grown into cities. Some are the epitome of tropical dreams. Some are just long enough to lay down on and get a tan.
Big. Small. Sandy. Sunny. Relaxing. Exotic. Beautiful.
Our little clutch of islands make for one long stretch of beach – more than 15,500 kilometers. Here, no one is more than two hours away from a beach-side lounge chair — which explains
WHY EVERYBODY KNOWS HOW TO SMILE
AND HAVE FUN
FAST FACTS
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CapitalCity of Manila
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Land Area300,780 square kilometers
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Population96 Million
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Average Temperature78 degrees F/25 degrees C.
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Average Humidity77%
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CurrencyPhilippine Peso (PHP)
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GovernmentDemocratic Republic
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Head Of StatePresident
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ReligionPredominantly Catholic. Muslim, Christian, Buddhist.
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Electricity220 volts, A.C. 60 cycles. Though most hotels have 110-volt outlets.
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WaterMetropolitan Manila and many key cities and towns have ample supply of water. Bottled water is recommended for drinking purposes and is available pretty much anywhere.
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