Philippines flag
The flag of Philippines was founded on May, 18, 1898
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Description of Philippine flag: two equal horizontal bands of blue (top; representing peace and justice) and red (representing courage); a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side represents equality; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays, each representing one of the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star representing the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897; in wartime the flag is flown upside down with the red band at the top
Country name:
long form: Republic of Philippines
short form: Philippines
Location of Philippines:Southeastern Asia
Philippines borders with:
the Philippine Sea, the South China Sea
The capital of Philippines: Manila
Time difference: UTC+8
Area: 300,000 sq km
Population: 97,976,600
Nationality: Filipino
Official language: Filipino, English
Government type: republic
Chief of state: President
Currency: Philippine pesos (PHP)
Internet-domain: .ph