PHILIPPINES’ FACTS: List of Fun Facts About the Philippines

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List of Surprising Philippines’ Facts and Trivia

PHILIPPINES’ FACTS & TRIVIA – Here is a list of the surprising facts and trivia about the Philippines.

One of the most prominent countries across the globe is the Philippines. It is a Southeast Asian country that is located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean.

The Philippines or PH in short is rich in terms of natural resources. It is widely-visited by foreigners most especially during the summer season for its beautiful beach resorts and other natural havens.

Aside from its beautiful spot, the history of the Philippines is very rich as well. It is no secret to the public that the Filipinos before endured a lot before the country gained freedom from those who are having interest on it.

Do you want to know more about the Philippines’ facts and trivia?

Philippines' Facts
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Based on an article on Fact Retriever, here is a list of the surprising Philippines’ facts and trivia:

  1. The Philippines bears the highest rate in terms of the discovery of new species. Just in the last ten(10) years, it found 10 new species of mammals.
  2. The biggest pair of shoe in the world is made in Marikina City in 2002.
  3. When it comes to shopping malls, three(3) of the biggest shopping malls in the world are found in PH. They are the SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, and the SM Mall of Asia.
  4. The PH is the country with the largest Christian population and 80% of its populace are Catholics.
  5. Only the Philippines hoist its flag up side down when there is a conflict.
  6. The world’s longest snake, the Reticulated Python, was found in the Philippines.
  7. PH is the second largest archipelago in the world composed of more than 7,107 islands.
  8. The first working karaoke machine was invented by a Filipino named Roberto del Rosario in 1975.
  9. Seven(7) of the eight(8) popular giant clams species in the world are found in PH.
  10. The rarest and most price seashell in the world, the Conus gloriamus, is found in the Philippines. It is sold at auction for USD 5,000.00.
  11. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River located in Palawan is the longest subterranean river across the globe.
  12. The San Fernando is the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines”. It is where the Christmas season is really greatly celebrated.

Data: Fact Retriever

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