🇵🇭 Philippines (Manila) — Currency, Timezone, Voltage, Visa & Economy Profile
An archipelago of 7,641 tropical islands famed for Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, and Palawan's limestone lagoons, with a young (median age 25.7) English-speaking population of 115.6 million.
Philippines
Capital: Manila · PHP (₱)
23:47:00
UTC+8 · -1h
🇰🇷 KR: 00:47:00
~4.2 hrs
2,621 km
🇰🇷 Seoul ↔ 🇵🇭 Manila
220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug)
🛂 30 days Visa-Free (Pre-arrival eTravel QR required)
🚱 Drink sealed bottled water only (avoid tap water & street ice)
💵 Modest tipping (round up bill or leave 5%–10% for good table service)
🗣️ Languages: Filipino (Tagalog), English
🏛️ Government: Presidential Republic
🕌 Religion: Roman Catholic 79%, Protestant 11%, Muslim 6%
📦 Top Exports: Integrated Circuits, Global BPO/Call Center Services, Nickel, Tropical Fruits
🌤️ Climate & Terrain: 7,641-island tropical archipelago with world-renowned coral reefs
⚖️ Direct Comparison vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
📐 Land area (300,000 km²) is ~3.0x larger than South Korea (World #73).
💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~48% cheaper than South Korea (avg meal $3.5).
💰 GDP per capita ($4,070) is 0.11x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 72.2 years.
🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the RIGHT (Left-Hand Drive vehicles), same as Korea/US/Continental Europe.
💡 Power is 220V 60Hz (same voltage/frequency as Korea!). Most hotel sockets accept both flat Type A and round Type C plugs, though carrying a simple flat adapter is handy.
📐 Philippines Land Area (km²), True Size & World Factbook
300,000 km² (World #73)300,000 km²
2.99x S. Korea
385명/km²
Urban 48.3%
72.2세
Median 25.7y
🚗 우측통행(좌핸들)
🚨 911 · 🛡️57/100
📊 Philippines Global Economy, Demographics & Passport Metrics
🏛️ Country Overview, Major Cities & Core Industries
An archipelago of 7,641 tropical islands famed for Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, and Palawan's limestone lagoons, with a young (median age 25.7) English-speaking population of 115.6 million.
Manila · Cebu · Boracay · Bohol
Global capital of English BPO/IT customer services, alongside electronics assembly, nickel mining, and strong domestic consumption.
Power is 220V 60Hz (same voltage/frequency as Korea!). Most hotel sockets accept both flat Type A and round Type C plugs, though carrying a simple flat adapter is handy.
🔌 Philippines Voltage, Socket & Plug Adapter Guide
✅ Direct 220V C/F220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug) (220V 60Hz / Type A/B/C)
30 days Visa-Free (Pre-arrival eTravel QR required)