● Composed of 7,100 islands (depending on the tide).

● It’s the 3rd largest English speaking country on the world.

● We are a colourful culture with a mix of Spanish, American, and Asian influence.

● 333 years under the Spanish and 50 years under the Americans

● Gained independence in 1945

● The Filipino Race is basically Malay with a mixture of Chinese, Spanish, American and Arab blood.

● The aquatic life in the Philippines has been called the “marine counterpart of the Amazon River Basin” in terms of its biodiversity. The center of marine life in the world.

● The Philippines has basically two weather seasons. The wet season is from June to September and the dry season is from October to June with March – May being the hottest months.

● 80% of Filipinos are Catholic and the only Catholic nation in Asia.

●The currency is the Philippine Peso.

● It is the SMS capital of the world.