Philippines country biography

  • Philippines country biography

    • Philippines country profile.

    Philippines

    Republic of the Philippines

    Republika ng Pilipinas  (Filipino)

    Motto: 
    "Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa"[1]
    "For God, People, Nature, and Country"
    Anthem: Lupang Hinirang
    Chosen Land
    Great Seal
    Dakilang Sagisag ng Pilipinas  (Filipino)
    Great Seal of the Philippines
    CapitalManilaa
    14°35′N120°58′E / 14.583°N 120.967°E / 14.583; 120.967
    Largest cityQuezon City
    14°38′N121°02′E / 14.633°N 121.033°E / 14.633; 121.033
    Official languages
    Recognized regional languages
    National languageFilipino
    Other recognized languagesOfficial and national sign languageb
    Filipino Sign Language
    Auxiliary languagesc
    Ethnic groups

    (2015)

    Demonym(s)Filipino
    (masculine or neutral)
    Filipina
    (feminine)
    Pinoy
    (colloquial masculine or neutral)
    Pinay
    (colloquial feminine)
    Philippine
    G