The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country in the Western Pacific, comprising more than 7,000 islands. Manila, is famous for its waterfront promenade and centuries-old Chinatown, Binondo and Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times. It's home to the baroque 17th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and military prison.
Capital: Manila
Currency: Philippine peso