WEATHER CONDITIONS & GEOGRAPHY
The Philippines is tropical with just two seasons--hot and
dry from November to June, and rainy from July to October.
Filipinos will tell you that it is cool from December through
February and they themselves will wear jackets.
| Climate: |
Tropical (two seasons)
Dry Season:March -May (warm) 33-34
C
Wet Season: June- October (monsoonal)
November -February (coolest) 29-31C |
Coastline: |
334,539 km. |
Terrain: |
Many of the islands in
the Philippines are extinct volcanoes and atolls. On
the larger islands, many mountains, rainforests, rich
valleys and swamp regions. The Philippines still does
have thermal activity consisting of active volcanoes
and hot springs. |
Other Information:
Capital City: |
Manila (pop: 10 million)
|
Area: |
299,000 sq km
115,444 sq miles
|
Population: |
84,619,000
|
Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC +8 |
Daylight Saving Start
Daylight Saving End |
not in use |
Languages: |
Pilipino (Tagalog) (official)
English (official) |
Religion |
82% Roman Catholic, 9% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist |
Country Dialing Code: |
63 |
Department of Tourism: |
T.M. Kalaw Street,
Rizal Park
Metro Manila
P.O. Box 3451
Tel: (02)523-8411
Fax: (02) 521 7374 |
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