Philippines
Location
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Phone Code
+63
Domain
.ph
Driving Side
right
License Plates
White with black text
Road Signs
Green direction signs
Power Lines
Concrete poles with distinctive cross-arms
Architecture
Spanish colonial influence, nipa huts
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
English/Filipino text, jeepneys, tricycles, Catholic imagery
Language & Text Examples
Latin-based alphabet with the additional character ñ in Filipino. English is widely used. Look for the distinctive "ng" combination.
Regional Characteristics
Metro Manila Region of Philippines
Landscape
Dense urban area, Manila Bay, Pasig River
Vegetation
Limited to urban parks, street trees, ornamental plants
Architecture
Mix of modern skyscrapers, Spanish colonial, informal settlements
Climate
Hot and humid year-round, monsoon season
Distinctive Features
Jeepneys, heavy traffic, shopping malls, dense population
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Metro Manila region of Philippines.
Luzon (Outside Manila) Region of Philippines
Landscape
Mountains, rice terraces, volcanic features
Vegetation
Rice paddies, tropical forests, coconut plantations
Architecture
Spanish colonial churches, traditional bahay na bato houses
Climate
Tropical with distinct wet and dry seasons
Distinctive Features
Rice terraces in north, Spanish colonial towns, agricultural areas
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Luzon (Outside Manila) region of Philippines.
Visayas Region of Philippines
Landscape
Islands, beaches, coastal areas, some mountains
Vegetation
Coconut palms, beach vegetation, rice fields
Architecture
Spanish colonial churches, beach resorts, fishing villages
Climate
Tropical, slightly less rainfall than Luzon
Distinctive Features
Island feel, white sand beaches, fishing communities
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Visayas region of Philippines.
Mindanao Region of Philippines
Landscape
Large island, mountains, lakes, agricultural plains
Vegetation
Banana and pineapple plantations, tropical forests
Architecture
Mix of Christian and Islamic influences, modern cities
Climate
Tropical, some areas less affected by typhoons
Distinctive Features
Islamic influence in some areas, fruit plantations, more diverse culture
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Mindanao region of Philippines.