PHILIPPINES
Name:
Philippines (Republic of the Philippines)
Local name (Pilipino):
Pilipinas (Repúbliká ñg Pilipinas)
Status:
sovereign state
Surface:
300 ths. sq. km
Population (2003):
79 861 ths.
Capital:
Manila (Maynilà)
Official languages:
Pilipino, English
Current national symbols
Historical symbols:
Spanish Philippines (1569-1898)
American Philippines (1898-1946)
Separatist symbols (Mindanao)