Filipino Flag
Philippines's Information
| Land Area | 298,170 km2 |
|---|---|
| Water Area | 1,830 km2 |
| Total Area | 300,000km2 (#72) |
| Population | 102,624,209 (#12) |
| Population Density | 344.18/km2 |
| Government Type | Presidential Republic |
| GDP (PPP) | $807.00 Billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $7,700 |
| Currency | Peso (PHP) |
| More Information | Philippines Map |
| Largest Cities |
View all cities in Philippines
|
The Philippines flag was officially adopted on May 19, 1898.
The white triangle is symbolic of peace, red symbolizes bravery and blue represents patriotism.
The three gold stars and sun represent the three main divisions of the country - Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas.
Philippines Coat of Arms:
The coat of arms of the Philippines is composed of a shield depicting sun and stars (transposed from the flag).
The eagle of the United States on the field of blue, and the lion of Castile and Leon on the field of red, represent the colonial history of the Philippines.
This page was last updated on April 7, 2017.
About the Author
John Moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of worldatlas.com. He and his wife, Chris Woolwine-Moen, produced thousands of award-winning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and parents with their geography and map questions. Today, it's one of the most popular educational sites on the web.Trending on WorldAtlas
-
The Largest Countries in the World
-
29 Largest Armies In The World
-
Countries That Start With the Letter A
-
The 10 Smallest Countries In The World
-
10 of the Most Beautiful Countries in the World
-
The World's Most Visited Countries
-
The 50 US States Ranked By Population
-
The Most Popular Sports in the World
-
Countries That Start With The Letter B
