Here are some 5 Incredible Facts about the Philippines!
"The people in the Philippines are so extraordinarily nice."- Tony Gilroy
- The entire landmass of the Philippines is made up islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world. In fact, the Philippines has approximately 7,500 islands with only 2,000 of them inhabited and nearly 5,000 still unnamed on global maps. (source)
- There are about 175 languages spoken in the Philippines, with 171 of them considered “active,” while four tribal dialects have no known living speakers. The country’s official languages are Filipino (Tagalog Based), English, and Ilocano & Cebuano on some regions. (source)
- Jeepneys are a unique form of transportation that many people in the Philippines. In fact, jeepneys were made by reusing the thousands of army jeeps that the U.S. military left after the Second World War. The Willy's jeep was extended to accommodate 18 passengers in one seating. Awesome Pinoy ingenuity. (source)
- Typhoons wreak havoc in the Philippines nearly every year, and in 2013, it was Super Typhoon Haiyan Hit the Archipelago with devastating winds. A lot of fellow Filipinos has suffered during that time. (source)
- Filipinos are warm, happy, and have a great sense of humor! In fact, the Philippines is one of the happiest countries in the world.
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