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Philippines
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Philippines is an island country located in the South East Asian continent. Manila is the capital city.
The country consists of around more than 7000 islands which is located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The cultural influences of countries like US, Latin America and Spain have cast deep impact on the socio-cultural life of the people of Philippines. Philippines was a former colony of Spain and Latin America. Filipino and English are the official languages.
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There are some institutions of international repute located in Manila, the capital city of Philippines. Among them, the name of International Rice Research Institute is known the world over. The minorities of Philippines are of American, Spanish, Chinese and Arab decent.
Philippines is a popular tourist destination. Some of these are stated below:
- Mount Apo
- Taal Volcano
- Mount Pinatoubo
- Sierra Madre Range
Manila, the capital of Philippines is a festival city. There are popular festivals held in Manila regularly. Some of these are stated underneath:
- Lubid Festival
- Hudyaka Festival
- T’Nalak Festival
- Pahinungoo Festival
- Diwal Festival
There are places of interest in Manila. These are:
- National Museum Annexe
- Maritime Heritage Gallery
- San Diego
- Busay Hills
- Palawan Islands
- Horse Islands
- Batanes Islands
The economy of Philippines is based on agriculture, light industry and service sectors. Tourism is another mode of economic progress by which good revenue is earned. There are some BPO firms and call centers of the world that have opened their network in Philippines. This is a good indicator to open the job opportunities in the country.
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