FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES 

 

1.  Most of people in the Philippines speak English!

With a strong emphasis on English education,

the Philippines ranks as the fifth-largest English-speaking country globally,

making communication with locals a breeze for English speakers.

 

2.  Filipinos ranked as the highest selfie-takers in the world!

Filipinos have earned the title of the world’s most enthusiastic selfie-takers,

embracing the art of self-expression through photography.

 

3.  Philippines has 7641 islands – making it one of the largest archipelagos globally.

Surprisingly, more than 5,000 of these islands remain unnamed

on most international maps, waiting to be discovered.

Sounds amazing, right? Just imagine huge number of islands right there!

 

4.  There are over 170 dialects in the Philippines!

One of the most remarkable features of the Philippines is its linguistic diversity.

While the official language is Filipino, based on Tagalog,

there are over 170 dialects spoken throughout the archipelago,

reflecting the nation’s vibrant cultural mosaic.

 

5.  The Philippines is the only Asian nation that is predominantly Christian.

More than 86% of the population identifies as Roman Catholic

and religion is still a big influence in the country.

 

6.  The largest and most expensive pearl in the world was found in the Philippines!

It was being found in Palawan,

weighing a staggering 75 pounds

and valued at an astonishing $100 million.

 

7.  Filipinos celebrate Christmas longer than you think!

The Philippines takes Christmas celebrations to the next level

beginning in September and lasting until January during the “Feast of the Three Kings.”

The festive atmosphere includes decorations and numerous parties.

 

8.  The Philippines has ‘best singers,’ ‘loves music most’ among 90 toured countries.

Filipinos are so good at singing!

Karaoke is their beloved pastime,

showcasing their vocal talents at gatherings,

turning any occasion into a singing festivity.

 

9.  The Philippines has earned its title as the “text capital of the world,”

with social media and texting being the primary means of communication.

 

10.  Tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates can only be found in the Philippines.

It is known for its enormous eyes relative to its body size, aiding in night vision.

 

11.  Fertilised duck embryo is the famous street snack.

Filipinos enjoy eating this, they call it as ‘balut’. 

 

12.  The Philippines has unique transportation modes,

such as tricycles, jeep, and kalesas.

 

13.  The Philippines is known as the largest supplier of nurses to the world,

with over 25% of all nurses in the United States being of Filipino descent.

 

14.  Jeepney as the usual public transportation!

It is distinctive and colorful public transportation vehicles,

is ubiquitous in the Philippines, providing a unique way to explore its cities.

 

15.  Philippines is the only country where the flag is flown upside down

to indicate the state of war.

 

16.  Filipino is the official language in the Philippines.

It became the main language of the Philippines in 1987

under the constitution replacing ‘Pilipino’.

 

17.  Philippines is one of the largest island countries in the world!

It offers an incredible diversity of landscapes and experiences.

 

18.  The Philippines is the second largest producer of coconut products in the world.

Locally known as buko, coconut is a top export product of the Philippines.

Each year, the country ships around 19.50 million tons or more of coconut fruit.

 

19.  Filipinos are known for being polite, addressing each other with “ma’am” or “sir.”

Respect for elders is deeply ingrained, reflected in terms like

“ate” and “kuya” and use of “po” and “opo.”

 

20.  “Filipino time” refers to the cultural phenomenon of Filipinos

often arriving late for appointments

or events, reflecting their laid-back, relaxed attitude towards time.

 

21.  Two of the world’s largest shopping malls are located in the Philippines,

offering an incredible shopping and leisure experience.

One is SM Megamall, located in Mandaluyong city,

with a total floor area of over 5.5 million square feet.

Another is SM Shopping center of Asia (MOA) is a rambling shopping center

in Pasay City, with more than 4.4 million square feet of retail space. 

 

22.  The Philippines founded Asia’s first basketball league,

the Philippines Basketball Association,

in 1975, making basketball a beloved sport in the country.

 

23.  Jollibee is the top fast food chain the Philippines taking over McDonald’s!

Jollibee was the leading limited-service restaurant

in the Philippines in terms of sales in 2021.

In that year, the restaurant chain generated sales of approximately 24. 53 billion U.S. dollars.

Its closest competitor, McDonald’s, had total sales of about 786 million U.S. dollars in that year.

 

24.  The Philippines has the largest underground river.

Many people visit the Philippines because of its cultural history of famous water bodies.

In fact, this nation is home to the largest underground river.

It is located in Puerta Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

There are many famous landmarks in the Philippines that will amaze you.

 

25.  Filipinos can’t eat without rice! For almost 99% of the Philippine population,

no meal is complete without rice, highlighting its central role in Filipino cuisine.

 

26.  Filipinos usually have 3 to 4 meals daily! 

 

27.  There are three main island groups in the Philippines:

Luzon, Mindanao, and Visayas.

Luzon, the most populous, is home to the capital city, Manila.

 

필리핀에 대한 사실

1. 필리핀 사람들은 대부분 영어를 구사합니다! 

영어 교육에 중점을 둔 필리핀은 세계 5위의 영어권 국가로, 

영어권 사람들에게는 현지인과의 소통이 매우 쉽습니다.

2. 필리핀 사람들은 세계에서 셀카를 가장 많이 찍는 나라로 꼽힙니다! 

필리핀 사람들은 사진을 통해 자기 표현의 예술을 받아들이며

 세계에서 가장 열정적인 셀카꾼이라는 타이틀을 얻었습니다.

3. 필리핀은 7,641개의 섬으로 이루어져 있어 세계에서 가장 큰 군도 중 하나입니다.

 놀랍게도 이 중 5,000개가 넘는 섬은 대부분의 세계 지도에 

이름이 적혀 있지 않고 발견되기를 기다리고 있습니다. 놀랍지 않나요? 

바로 그곳에 얼마나 많은 섬이 있는지 상상해 보세요!

4. 필리핀에는 170개가 넘는 방언이 있습니다! 

필리핀의 가장 놀라운 특징 중 하나는 언어의 다양성입니다. 

공식 언어는 타갈로그어에 기반한 필리핀어이지만, 

군도 전역에 170개가 넘는 방언이 사용되고 있어 

필리핀의 다채로운 문화적 다양성을 보여줍니다.

5. 필리핀은 아시아에서 유일하게 기독교 신자가 많은 국가입니다. 

인구의 86% 이상이 로마 가톨릭 신자이며, 

종교는 여전히 필리핀에 큰 영향을 미치고 있습니다.

6. 세계에서 가장 크고 비싼 진주가 필리핀에서 발견되었습니다!

 팔라완에서 발견된 이 진주는 무려 75파운드(약 33kg)에 달하며, 

그 가치는 무려 1억 달러(약 1,100억 원)에 달합니다.

7. 필리핀 사람들은 생각보다 오랫동안 크리스마스를 축하합니다! 

필리핀은 크리스마스 축하 행사를 한 단계 더 발전시켜 9월부터 "삼왕절" 기간인 1월까지 이어집니다. 

축제 분위기 속에서는 다양한 장식과 파티가 펼쳐집니다.

8. 필리핀은 90개국 중 '최고의 가수', '가장 음악을 사랑하는 나라'로 꼽힙니다. 

필리핀 사람들은 노래 실력이 정말 뛰어납니다! 

노래방은 그들이 가장 좋아하는 취미로,

 모임에서 노래 실력을 뽐내며 어떤 자리든 노래 축제로 만들어 줍니다.

9. 필리핀은 소셜 미디어와 문자 메시지가 주요 소통 수단으로 사용되면서 

"세계의 문자 수도"라는 타이틀을 얻었습니다.

10. 세계에서 가장 작은 영장류 중 하나인 안경원숭이는 필리핀에서만 발견됩니다. 

몸집에 비해 엄청나게 큰 눈으로 유명하며, 

이는 야간 시력에 도움이 됩니다.

 

11. 수정된 오리 배아는 유명한 길거리 간식입니다.

 필리핀 사람들은 이것을 즐겨 먹으며 '발룻'이라고 부릅니다.

12. 필리핀에는 삼륜차, 지프, 칼레사 등 독특한 교통수단이 있습니다.

13. 필리핀은 세계 최대 간호사 공급국으로 알려져 있으며,

 미국 간호사의 25% 이상이 필리핀계입니다.

14. 지프니는 일반적인 대중교통입니다!

 독특하고 화려한 대중교통 수단으로, 

필리핀 어디에서나 볼 수 있어 도시를 탐험하는 독특한 방법을 제공합니다.

15. 필리핀은 전쟁 상태를 나타내기 위해 

국기를 거꾸로 게양하는 유일한 국가입니다.

16. 필리핀의 공식 언어는 필리핀어입니다. 

1987년 헌법에 따라 '필리핀어'를 대체하여 필리핀의 주요 언어가 되었습니다.

17. 필리핀은 세계에서 가장 큰 섬나라 중 하나입니다! 

놀랍도록 다양한 풍경과 경험을 제공합니다.

18. 필리핀은 세계에서 두 번째로 큰 코코넛 생산국입니다. 

현지에서 부코(buko)라고 불리는 코코넛은 필리핀의 주요 수출 품목입니다.

 필리핀은 매년 약 1,950만 톤 이상의 코코넛 열매를 수출합니다.

19. 필리핀 사람들은 예의 바르고 서로를 "ma’am(부인)" 

또는 "sir(선생님)"이라고 부르는 것으로 유명합니다.

 연장자에 대한 존경심은 "ate(아테)",

 "kuya(쿠야)"와 같은 용어, 

그리고 "po(포)"와 "opo(오포)"와 같은 단어 사용에서 잘 드러납니다.

20. "필리핀 타임(Filipino time)"은 필리핀 사람들이 

약속이나 행사에 종종 늦게 도착하는 문화적 현상을 말하며, 

시간에 대한 그들의 느긋하고 여유로운 태도를 반영합니다.

21. 세계에서 가장 큰 쇼핑몰 두 곳이 필리핀에 위치해 있어 놀라운 쇼핑과 레저 경험을 선사합니다. 

하나는 만달루용에 위치한 SM 메가몰로, 총 면적이 550만 제곱피트(약 46만 8천 제곱미터)가 넘습니다. 

다른 하나는 파사이에 위치한 SM 쇼핑센터 오브 아시아(MOA)로,

 440만 제곱피트(약 38만 제곱미터)가 넘는 넓은 쇼핑센터입니다.

22. 필리핀은 1975년 아시아 최초의 농구 리그인 필리핀 농구 협회(PBA)를 창설하여 

농구를 필리핀 국민의 인기 스포츠로 만들었습니다.

23. 졸리비는 맥도날드를 제치고 필리핀 최대 패스트푸드 체인점입니다! 

졸리비는 2021년 매출 기준 필리핀 최대 규모의 리미티드 서비스 레스토랑이었습니다. 

그해 졸리비는 약 245억 3천만 달러의 매출을 올렸습니다. 

가장 가까운 경쟁사인 맥도날드는 같은 해 

총 매출이 약 7억 8천 6백만 달러였습니다.

24. 필리핀에는 세계에서 가장 큰 지하강이 있습니다. 

많은 사람들이 필리핀의 유명한 수역의 문화적 역사 때문에 필리핀을 방문합니다. 

실제로 필리핀은 가장 큰 지하강의 본거지이며, 

푸에르타 프린세사 지하강 국립공원에 위치해 있습니다.

 필리핀에는 여러분을 놀라게 할 유명한 랜드마크가 많이 있습니다.

25. 필리핀 사람들은 밥 없이는 밥을 먹을 수 없습니다! 

필리핀 인구의 거의 99%에게 밥 없이는 식사를 할 수 없으며, 

이는 필리핀 요리에서 밥이 차지하는 중요성을 강조합니다.

26. 필리핀 사람들은 보통 하루에 3~4끼를 먹습니다!

27. 필리핀에는 루손, 민다나오, 비사야의 세 개의 주요 섬이 있습니다. 

가장 인구가 많은 루손에는 수도 마닐라가 있습니다.

 

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