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Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Philippines is listed in South-Eastern Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Manila. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalManila
RegionAsia
ISO alpha-2PH
ISO alpha-3PHL
Currency code(s)PHP
Language code(s)en
Calling code(s)+63
Country-code TLD.ph
Area342,353 km²

Where is Philippines?

For broad geographic classification, Philippines is grouped under Asia and the subregion South-Eastern Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Philippines?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is PH, while the three-letter code is PHL. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Philippines has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.