7641 îles d'une diversité stupéfiante — les lagons karstiques calcaires d'El Nido, les Chocolate Hills de Bohol, la rivière souterraine de Palawan, et l'hospitalité philippine qui fait que les visiteurs se sentent comme en famille.
- Capitale
- Manila
- Population
- 114 123 600
- Superficie
- 300 000 km²
- Langues
- English, Filipino
- Monnaie
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- PIB
- $497 495M
Bon à savoir
Conduite
À droite
Plat national
Adobo,Lechon (both unofficial)
Visiteurs / an
1 483 000 (2020)
Sécurité
Modéré (4.35/100k)
Big Mac
$2.84
Temp. moyenne
26.3°C
Religion
Christianity
Littoral
Littoral
☎ Police 116 · Ambulance 116 · Pompiers 116
Guide de voyage
The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia. The country has one of the world's longest coastlines with many fine beaches and excellent diving. There is great cultural diversity due to the many islands, many waves of immigration, and a mixture of foreign influences — the country has been trading with nearby nations for several thousand years and was a Spanish colony from 1562 to 1898, then American until 1946. It would take decades to visit and experience everything. Many locals speak English well and a lot of the others have at least some English. Food and accommodations are cheap, many destinations have excellent infrastructure, and the people are cheerful and friendly; perhaps the easiest way to recognize a Filipino abroad is to see who has the broadest smile.
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Meilleure période
De novembre à mai est la saison sèche et le meilleur moment pour visiter. Palawan et Coron sont meilleures de novembre à avril. Surf à Siargao : août à novembre. La saison des typhons de juin à septembre affecte certaines îles. El Nido est meilleur de décembre à mars.
Visa
Les citoyens de plus de 60 pays dont les États-Unis, le Royaume-Uni, l'UE, le Canada et l'Australie reçoivent 30 jours sans visa, extensibles à 59 jours dans les bureaux de l'immigration.
À ne pas manquer
Boracay Island’s White Beach is the most famous beach in the Philippines. The premier destination for the ultimate paradise experience, White Beach is about four kilometers long and its coast is dotted with hotels, restaurants, resorts, shops, and other businesses associated with tourism. White Beach is known worldwide for its long stretch of powdery white sand and pristine water. White Beach is divided into three boat stations – Station 1 where the sand is the finest and where most luxury resorts are located, Station 2 the busiest and most crowded due to concentration of restaurants, resorts, bars and shops, and the more laidback and less crowded Station 3 where cheaper accommodation can be found. Take note that there is no physical barrier of some sort to separate the stations. Anyone can explore any station any time of the day. It is the Philippines’ foremost tourist attraction, a tropical paradise enjoyed by crowds, and a kitesurfing haven for water sports enthusiasts. The white sand beach is formed by a large piece of coral ground and stretches smoothly. The sand is white and delicate. There are many tourists here and all kinds of leisure and entertainment facilities are available. At night, it transforms into a huge bar, which is decorated with lights and music. It is colorful, no wonder that many people who come to vacation stay here from morning to night.
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Villes principales
Manille
La capitale chaotique et vibrante des Philippines, où vous découvrirez le charme colonial espagnol d'Intramuros, des centres commerciaux de classe mondiale, et une gastronomie de rue extraordinaire.
Cebu
La plus ancienne ville des Philippines et porte d'entrée vers les îles Visayas, avec les majestueuses requins-baleines à Oslob et les célèbres Chocolate Hills.
El Nido
Le joyau de la couronne de Palawan — un paysage dramatique de pics rocheux calcaires, de lacs cachés et de certaines des plus belles plages d'Asie.