The country is made up of 7,641 islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world.
The world's largest pearl was discovered in the Philippines, known as the "Pearl of Lao Tzu". It weighs 14 pounds and is valued at approximately $40 million.
The Banaue Rice Terraces in the Cordillera region of the Philippines are known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." They were carved by hand over 2,000 years ago and cover an area of over 4,000 square miles.
It is home to the world's smallest monkey, the Philippine Tarsier, which can fit in the palm of your hand.
It is the only country in Asia that is predominantly Roman Catholic due to its Spanish colonial past.
It is the world's leading producer of coconuts and pineapples and is also a major exporter of bananas and mangoes.
The world's largest indoor arena is the Philippine Arena. It has a seating capacity of up to 55,000 people.
It is the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence from a colonial power, which is the United States in 1946.
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