Philippines
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 342,353 km²
- Capital
- Manila
- ISO
- PH
What the flag means
Blue stands for peace and justice, red for patriotism and courage, and the white triangle for equality. The sun’s eight rays stand for the first eight provinces to rise up against Spain, and the three stars for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Fun facts
- FlagBy rule, the flag of the Philippines is flown with its blue and red reversed top to bottom in time of war.
- GeographyThe Philippines is an island country of more than 7,000 islands, of which Luzon and Mindanao are especially large.
- CultureThe name “Philippines” comes from Philip II, who later became king of Spain.
- CultureAdobo, a classic Filipino home dish, is meat stewed in vinegar, soy sauce, and other seasonings.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
