Philippines Guide to Philippines Tourist Information
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With over 7,000 islands making up the archipelago of the Philippines, the country stretches over a large portion of the ocean to the north of Indonesia. Often overlooked by travellers to the region in favour of Malaysia, or Thailand, the Philippines do have an awful lot to offer the traveller willing to visit including some excellent secluded beaches on idyllic tropical islands, some great value resort hotels, and large bustling cities that are as exciting as any others in the region.
Although many people just pass through the capital on their way to the rest of the country, Manila is a fascinating metropolis with great nightlife, and excellent shopping, as well as museums that celebrate the rich history of the country.
The beautiful terraced rice fields of Banaue in the North of the country are also a big tourist draw, carved out of the mountains around 2000 years ago, they are testament to a lifestyle that hasn't changed much in millennia, simply because there is no need to.
You can get fantastic deals on flights and package holidays to places like Manila and Cebu throughout the year, and as the country has yet to develop the kind of tourist industry that Thailand and Malaysia have got, the beach resorts are quieter than you will find elsewhere, making the Philippines a great place for a relaxing beach holiday with a difference.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Republic of the Philippines
Capital: Manila
Area: 299,000 Sq KM
Population: 84.61 Million
Language: English
Flight Time: 14 Hours from London
Currency: Philippines Peso
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