The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country located in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands, with a total land area of around 300,000 square kilometers. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila.
The official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and English. Filipino is the national language, while English is widely used in business, education, and government.
The currency of the Philippines is the Philippine peso (PHP). The exchange rate fluctuates depending on market conditions, but as of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, 1 British Pound (GBP) was equivalent to around 67 Philippine pesos.
The flight time from the UK to the Philippines varies depending on the specific departure and arrival cities. A direct flight from London to Manila takes approximately 14 hours, while a connecting flight with a layover can take longer.
The local time in the Philippines is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).
The main airport in the Philippines is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), which is located in the capital city of Manila. The address of Ninoy Aquino International Airport is Andrews Ave, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines.